In other countries, it takes decades for musicians to get their images on coins and banknotes, but the Bank of Mongolia believes in The Hu so much that they plan to feature them on a new commemorative coin as soon as this February. Mongolian folk-metal quartet has seen a rise in popularity in the last few years, Loudwire reports.

Mongolian metal-folk band The HU have covered Metallica's classic 'Sad But True' in their native tongue, employing both traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing. “Like millions of people around the world, Metallica has been a huge influence and inspiration for us as music fans and musicians. It is a great honor to show them our respect and gratitude by recording a version of ‘Sad But True’ in our language and in the style of The HU” - The HU’s Galbadrakh “Gala” Tsendbaatar said, according to Loudwire.

"Human beings and nature are connected. What we’re trying to do is imitate the sound of the water, and the sound of the wind. Nature is right in our voices” - Jaya from the Mongolian hard-rock band The Hu tells in a Guardian interview about what his band is about. The four of them play […]