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TEMKA Temuulen Naranbaatar on tovshuur (three-stringed lute) and backing vocals

ENKUSH Enkhsaikhan Batjargal on morin khuur (two-stringed fiddle) and throat singing

JAYA Nyamjantsan Galsanjamts on tumur huurr (jaw harp), tsuur (wooden flute), and throat singing

GALA Galbadrakh Tsendbaatar on morin khuur and throat singing

WHO ' S HU?

The power of respect for ancestral wisdom, the nobility of caring for our natural world, the importance of peace for mankind and the glory of Mongolia's rich history are all themes entwined amongst The HU's astonishing brand of folk-metal.The Mongolian four-piece have managed to win hearts across the world while rarely singing a single English word, but through the band's official translator we put some questions to Jaya, Temka, Gala and Enkush about the group's towering second album, out this month: Rumble of Thunder . Words Zoë Radas

The Gereg is the debut album released by The HU in 2019. It's available on various formats including a JB-exclusive deluxe edition on cream vinyl, via Better Noise Records.

Rumble of Thunder by The HU is out now, including on JB-exclusive white vinyl, via Better Noise Records.

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