Uuhai – Khar Khulz

Uuhai is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2020. They are known for incorporating traditional Mongolian music with heavy metal.

Uuhai was formed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2020 by Otgonbaatar Damba, a member of the heavy metal band Hurd.^[1] The name Uuhai, which means “Hoorah” in English, refers to deep cultural traditions, as “shouting ‘uuhai’ in unison which has roots as a spiritual mantra as a sign of goodwill leading to good fortune and had been used as a way of releasing energy, emboldening one’s spirits and stimulating the elements of one’s body.”^[2][3] In 2022, Uuhai released their first music videos for the songs “Khun Sureg”, “Ser Ser” and their self-titled song, the latter which features the band Hurd.^[4] In 2023, the band toured Europe for the first time, starting with a concert in Paris in June.^[4][5]

On 6 November 2025, Uuhai announced they signed with Napalm Records, their debut studio album Human Herds and released its lead eponymous lead single “Uuhai”.^[6][7] On 4 December, the band released the album’s second single “Khar Khulz”.^[8][9] On 6 January, they released the third single from the album “Secret History of the Mongols”.^[10][11]

• Otgonbaatar Damba – drums (2020–present)
• Khurtsgerel Damiranjav – horsehead fiddle, throat singing (2020–present)
• Zorigoo Battsooj – horsehead fiddle, throat singing (2020–present)
• Saruul Tsogt-Erdene – vocals (2020–present)
• Batbayar Dulamsuren – percussion (2020–present)
• Dalaitseren Nasanbuyan – guitar (2020–present)
• Anand Naranbaatar – bass guitar (2020–present)