Mongolian rock meets American grunge in this new collaboration.
The HU have released a new version of their groundbreaking single titled “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” featuring Alice In Chains vocalist and guitarist William DuVall.
This updated version of the 2022 track further highlights the song’s original message of promoting Mongolian culture and empowering environmental awareness by adding English-translated lyrics, sung by DuVall — who also produced and mixed the single. Temuulen “Temka” Naranbaatar, who plays the tovshuur and contributes backing vocals in the band, commented on the new track and collaboration.
“We are so excited to be performing our single, ‘This is Mongol (Warrior Souls)‘. He’s not only an amazing vocalist but also has unique rhythm and technique to his performance, and his style matches our energy and our throat singing. The song is about the warrior souls that are within us, and its purpose is to inspire you and awaken your soul. We hope everyone enjoys this piece of art.”
DuVall added:
“It was such an exciting and fulfilling challenge to write and produce something that remained true to The HU’s sensibilities while also resonating with my own. ‘Warrior Souls‘ is a testament to the fact that, no matter where we come from, in the end, we all want the same things-to prosper in our own time despite the odds arrayed against us, making previous generations proud and leaving a worthy legacy for the future. I’m honored by this collaboration and very proud of the result.”
Check out the music video for “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” below!
