The HU have recruited System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian and Bad
Wolves’ DL for an epic new version of Black Thunder.
Taken from the upcoming deluxe edition of 2022’s Rumble Of
Thunder, it follows the equally-awesome This Is Mongol featuring William DuVall of Alice In Chains.
Band leader GALA explains that The HU had recorded “many
different variations” of Black Thunder: “The lyrics and the video have several
different meanings on the surface as well as on a deeper level. Therefore,
every version of Black Thunder carries a certain unique idea. Our producer and
our band members were amazed by the additions that were made by DL and Serj and
their unique singing styles, which added to our beloved song. DL’s powerful
vocals, topped by the Serj’s signature voice and one-of-a-kind
Armenian-American style, is shedding different light to The HU’s music. We hope
our fans enjoy this featured version and feel the soul of the song through
their ears.”
Says Serj of working with The HU: “I had discovered The HU’s
music from a YouTube video that a friend sent me and was instantly struck by
their powerful and delightful merging of Mongolian folk and metal. A few years
back I had scored a film called Furious where we also used the legendary Tuva
singing and heavy guitars. So, when they reached out to collaborate, I was
intrigued. I appreciate the pride with which they represent their culture
through music. It led me down a historical rabbit hole of Mongolians and
Armenia. Genghis Khan conquered Armenia along with the rest of Europe, but the
Mongols also later teamed up with Armenia to fight the Turkish hordes. Happy I
had the chance to collaborate with The HU and learn all of this in the process.”
“Working on this version of The HU’s Black Thunder was so much
fun and so different from what I normally get to do,” adds DL. “Their vision,
their voices… they’re special. This is more than music, it’s a movement, it’s
culture, and I’m honored that I was presented with the opportunity to be part
of it.”
Watch the video below: