Uuhai
Uuhai is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2020. They are known for incorporating traditional Mongolian music with heavy metal.
History
Uuhai was formed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2020 by Hurd band members#Dambyn Otgonbaatar|Otgonbaatar Damba], a member of the heavy metal band Hurd. 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." 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. In 2023, the band toured Europe for the first time, starting with a concert in Paris in June.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". On 4 December, the band released the album's second single "Khar Khulz". On 6 January, they released the third single from the album "Secret History of the Mongols".
Members
- Otgonbaatar Damba – drums
- Khurtsgerel Damiranjav – horsehead fiddle, throat singing
- Zorigoo Battsooj – horsehead fiddle, throat singer)
- Saruul Tsogt-Erdene – vocals
- Batbayar Dulamsuren – percussion
- Dalaitseren Nasanbuyan – guitar
- Anand Naranbaatar – bass guitar
Discography