2RG - Two Rocking Grannies Reaction: THE HU - WOLF TOTEM INTERNATIONAL METAL WEEK

[@AlicornSoldier]

Yuve Yuve Yu is a great one by them. This song is about solidarity in the face of common hardships. Also, when you get to India I suggest Bloodywood. And when you do Japan I suggest the bands D or Phantasmagoria.

[@ryanpesch6604]

Bloodywood for sure! I say they should pick Ari Ari

[@AlicornSoldier]

@@ryanpesch6604 a great choice. However, my favorite is Endurant.

[@nielsokkema3134]

Tbh, for Japan I'd suggest BORIS or that insane band I cannot remember the name from Edit: It's Dir En Grey

[@AlicornSoldier]

@@nielsokkema3134 I don't think the Nana would be able to handle the music vids for Dir En Grey. Maybe concert vids.

[@valeriethomson9745]

So nice to see you two ladies reacting to this. Give Lisa Hale doing Woman's Song with them. I just love them for sounding different than all the other crap out there. The performance on the Jason Elliot show was totally amazing. Oh by the way I am 72..

[@etessier87]

The HU - Song Of Woman is an amazing song with Lizzy Hale of Halestorm in it

[@Iceburgh6901]

I can't upvote this enough.

[@toriaya5055]

Do this one

[@terryfeynman]

erm no, the song is just by the hu, then they invited lizzy hale to make a different version of it and record it. They did a similar thing with pappa roach and their song wolf totem which you can find here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/garJoZ19qJ1ob6c and the original of song of women is here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXWWk2RnisyGrK8

[@Iceburgh6901]

@@terryfeynman I have the original on my Spotify.

[@patrickmulvaney7262]

"A womans song" was going to be my suggestion "

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

Ooooh...I love International Metal Week! The Hu Band are great musicians, masters in the kitchen, and generally a nice bunch of guys. They did a version of this song with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach which is amazing. My favorite from them is the song they did for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. I get the feeling that this song wasn't heavy enough for Granny Hayes.😁

[@EmilK48]

Song form "Star Wars" is "Sugaan Essena" (Black thunder).

[@Minotaur-ey2lg]

I can say, as a professional, their kitchen work is on point, fun too.

[@scray00]

Yeah that version with jacoby is killer !!

[@Meartmans86]

Jacoby butchered Wolf Totem if you ask me

[@scray00]

@@Meartmans86 well it’s nice they have 2 versions so everyone can find their jam 🙂

[@lorriemiller6750]

They are the coolest awesomest band on the planet and keep getting better over time. It is called a Morin Khuur or Horse Head fiddle and they are hand crafted Mongolian throat singing is awesome if you ever have a chance to see these guys live take it. Check out all their videos Yuve Yuve Yu, Shireg Shireg, Song Of Women, This Is The Mongol from the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival they are not.a gang but The Mongolian Brotherhood Motorcycle Club.

[@sasukenanami21]

you are right dear

[@kathys6402]

I hope you will do Alien Weaponry "Ruana Te Whenua" with close caption turned on or "Kai Tangata". This is 3 boys from New Zealand & they play thrash metal. They were 14 & 16 when they did the Ruana Te Whenua video & 16 & 18 when they did the Kai Tangata video. They sing most of their songs in the New Zealand native tongue of Te Maori.

[@ferrand12]

Alien weaponry are awesome I love kai tangats

[@cristiaolson7327]

Yay! Alien Weaponry! After seeing those boys, I bought my 15 year old an Ibanez and asked him what he was doing with his life. (Ok, I asked him that as a joke; I'm not a mean mommy. He really actually has wanted to start a thrash band for a long time now. The guitar was a much wanted and much requested xmas gift.)

[@beelz42]

Yess! I suggested them too, hopefully it will come through!

[@epicboom0762]

i just heard of alien weaponry a week ago and i am just binge listening to there songs expecaly kai tangata

[@Ichthyodactyl]

Defo the pick for NZ for sure.

[@ryanpesch6604]

International metal. Try the Hindi metal band Bloodywood- and the song Ari Ari

[@TwoRockingGrannies]

Tune in tomorrow. You might be surprised. ;)

[@AGDinCA]

@@TwoRockingGrannies Oh, I cannot wait!!!

[@durandalbainadiego8102]

yeah, thats a great band

[@diabolikalm]

Love bloodywood! I would have personally gone for tunuk tunuk since the music video is hilarious

[@t3chkz0wep0p.2]

TRUTH!!!!!

[@michaelbaldwin8484]

Next up: Check out "Yuve Yuve Yu" and "The Great Chinggis Khaan"

[@taninhawk]

I was just about to say, though I like Wolf Totem, I prefer both Yuve Yuve Yu and The Great Chinggis Khaan by the Hu more. Hopefully they'll check out one of those as well.

[@user-bh3yb9py7r]

Michael Baldwin “Yuve yuve yu”=👍

[@deeellis9503]

Agree yu yuwe yu also try le manu by shepards reign

[@andromidius]

This will be a life changing experience. The Hu are pretty much the most unique sounding band out there.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

unique, powerful, beautiful... i definitely can get behind The Hu!

[@sirdroolsalot12]

An instant favorite of mine.

[@brandonconnellan1533]

Queen would like a word about being the most unique sounding band out there

[@louisrobitaille5810]

Most unique? Heilung would like to have a word with you.

[@j.munday7913]

I like the Hu, they're kind of Mongolian Folk Metal. I appreciate that they take the ancient poems and mythology of Mongolia and make it emotionally pop with the throat singing and metal overtones to really make you feel the warrior spirit of the words they use. e: The Hu - The song of women is interesting. Try that out of you wanna hear more Hu. :)

[@Svartsejd]

There's no metal in their music. They play Heavy Rock fused with traditional Mongolian Folk music.

[@janm3781]

Suggestion: Amon Amarth: Way of Vikings, Twilight of the Thunder God, Guardians of Asgaard, Raise Your Horns, Shield Wall

[@LeonBlackbird]

Excellent suggestion. Viking Metal, my favorite genre ^^

[@GENOMEFOX]

amon amarth - fate of norns

[@janm3781]

@@LeonBlackbird Agreed, Amon Amarth is awesome. But they don't like being called "Viking Metal" at all. In an interview they were like: What's that supposed to be? We are a (Melodic) Death Metal Band! 😄

[@LeonBlackbird]

Jan M Many people are still like that. They don't recognize it for what it is, but if you're mixing metal with folk and said folk is about vikings, it's viking metal. Of course, this isn't necessarily tied to a country, because we have bands like Dark Oath (Portugal), Hugin Munin (Brazil), or Falkenbach (Germany); countries without a viking heritage.

[@LauraJdogmom]

@@janm3781 It should be called Middle-earth Metal, or maybe Mordor Metal. (Amon Amarth = Mount Doom, for those unfamiliar with Tolkien.)

[@speacialagentbob]

I think Yuve Yuve Yu would be more what you were expecting. I love these guys. I first heard them on SXM Octane and I think the versions without the English singing artists are much better.

[@korn7809]

Bloodywood - Yaad. Good Indian metal. One of their bit different songs. Their is also the band Ningen Isu. A really good Japanese metal band.

[@keithguy5070]

Do the song "Ari Ari."

[@MH-wn2xn]

Definitely check out Ningen Isu or Bloodywood! They're both really cool. Also, if you're looking to listen to other songs by The HU, I recommend either The Great Chinggis Khaan or the song they did for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

[@ShowHero]

YES! "Heartless Scat" is amazing!

[@lucamorgagni619]

both of them are very good! must hear

[@hephaestus6605]

Yes. Definitely want to see someone do Bloodywood. "Jee Veeray" or "Machi Bhasad" or "Ari Ari".

[@Snackeater666]

Here are a few recommendations: Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE NINGEN ISU / Heartless Scat ALIEN WEAPONRY - Kai Tangata

[@cyndohartman6875]

Heilung yesssss! You must read the comments.

[@sayaphantom6385]

I definitely second Heilung!

[@MisterHavoc]

Thirding Heilung! And yes, read the comments on it. The entire performance tells a story, so please don't only watch part of it, you'd be doing the band and yourselves a disservice.

[@dast399]

I quarter it.

[@RhinoRobM]

I was just about to suggest NINGEN ISU - Heartless Scat :)

[@0tt0187]

I showed my mom you guys and she said she could be friends with you guy since you are all the same age and she likes you guys

[@7NathalyE]

That's so cute and cool!!!

[@gallifreyja]

You should've listened to "Sugaan Essena," the song the Hu collaborated with Lucasfilm on for "Star Wars: The Fallen Order." It might be more up your alley, Granny Hayes!!! Loving everything so far! I also love that you love my favorite band of all time: RAMMSTEIN! Keep on rockin!!!

[@judithblades5578]

Sugaan Essena is brilliant! (and I'm 65)

[@chrisbeasley1702]

Check out anything from Heilung, they’re unique and very good live.

[@everett880]

Grannies came out with 2RG face mask? I need that in my life! 4:21 Mongolian throat singing, Nana King 😁

[@andreaupfold6627]

This is the song that got me interested in The Hu and pre-ordering the album. We saw them live in Brighton UK just before lock down and they were fantastic. Try their song Yuve Yuve Yu.

[@Halfapint01]

I love how nana King was looking for the symbolism. They are chocked full of it from the sounds of some of the instruments sounds like horses or eagles, to the “iron” horses they rode in on. I’m not sure if they wanted to do the joining (again as Nana King points out) however they do have a song “The Great Chinggis Khaan”, who united the many tribes and made one of the largest and most powerful empires in history. Thanks for reviewing them. I’ve been following them since their first song dropped. Last thing, it’s “Tuvan throat singing” or “Mongolian throat singing” it’s amazing stuff.

[@wtglb]

I love the Hu!! I hope you look at Heilung too, along with my usual entreaty to look and Devin Townsend and Helloween.

[@FraterSoddi]

I think 2RG steer away from longform just because of the way they do things. Krigsgaldr is like 10 minutes long. I pre-rejected Fields of the Nephilim's Last Exit for the Lost (8 min.) for that reason. And since 2RG like moving pictures, I also pre-rejected Jesu's The Stars That Hang Above You (which is the heaviest thing on my current playlist but 7 min.) , but it's only a static thumbnail visually in order to get a good recording.

[@wtglb]

@@FraterSoddi maybe they could edit to fit their timeframe?

[@Samtastic666]

My favourite song by them is Sugaan Essena. It really showcases their talent and all their instruments.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

All that whistle noise at the intro, that's throat singing multiple notes at once freaking amazing!

[@CatspawAdventures]

The HU are fantastic, but although I'd generally consider them part of what's called the "folk metal" genre, they're more towards the softer/rock side in this song. If you're looking for some more amazing folk metal, I'd recommend trying bands like Eluveitie, Finntroll, or Korpiklaani. For some heavier Mongolian metal with throat singing, try Ego Fall, or Tengger Cavalry. I can provide some specific suggestions/links if you're interested!

[@tjjohnston4638]

I second Tengger Calvary! Great band and amazing songs!

[@doktorwyvern2883]

9 Treasures and Hanggai are also amazing Mongolian bands.

[@AgnetheGali]

YES!!!! can't wait for the Bloodywood reaction too!

[@XcuddleXbearX11]

seeing two grannies rock out at this age is so wholesome cause I want to be that...I love any kind of music too....rock on everyone!!

[@ehinesdrum]

The Horse-Head fiddle is the national instrument of Mongolia. You won't find much Mongolian music without it. Really appreciate your channel and your willingness to accept and listen to different styles of music.

[@tanguman2]

It's so nice hearing a grandma call me baby again like my late grandmas used to, makes me all warm and tingly inside

[@CerberuStyx]

You ever randomly stumble upon a channel and immediately know you're gonna love it?

[@HeyHayzel]

I think you would have enjoyed the version of this song featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach singing with them a bit more. I love that version!

[@suryabhagaskara1654]

Song request BISMARCK by SABATON

[@joshv4019]

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is also a great one!

[@Stu-Bo]

@@joshv4019 NIght Witches is also a great one. Then again, is there a bad Sabaton song? I don't think so :)

[@milemortis1484]

Thank you Ladies for doing something I suggested on my birthday . I saw the Hu live a few months ago it's really awesome when you can feel the drums in the air .

[@myfavoriteplanet3247]

Love that the Two Rocking Grannies are doing reactions to international metal.

[@tactical_potato81]

AMON AMARTH THE WAY OF THE VIKINGS!!! I'm guessing you're probably not going to get to this anytime soon

[@SimonHelling]

Goddamn Right!

[@StevieG333666999]

Here's hoping you check out Bloodywood for Indian metal :)

[@culyc]

agreed Bloodywood rocks

[@theresaread6174]

I read somewhere the Hu in Mongoloian translates to human. Their song, Yuve Yuve Yu is good as well. You’d also probably enjoy Song of Women too which features Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.

[@chueysmama2622]

Old school metal head here, OMG these dudes are awesome. Thanks Grannies!

[@jonathanhuff1884]

So gald you guys did this ... I notice that most songs that I post you guys too makes me even a bigger fan love you guys

[@Marie-or6hz]

As another "rockin' granny," it appeals to my warrior nature. I appreciate the strength in this song.

[@Dennis_M_Myers]

The HU is a very different flavor. My wife and I both enjoy them. They recently did a collaboration on one of their songs with Lizzy Hale from Halestorm. The original song is good, but all in Mongolian. Lizzy takes that base and amps it up a notch. The result is really a work of art. I highly recommend you two listen to this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5WxYohvg9uof8U

[@mandah0520]

You were spot on about horses evolving into motorcycles. The ancestors rode actual horses and the descendants now ride steel horses. Their other songs are amazing and each song is quite different from the others. Would definitely love to see more!

[@bugsh9188]

Granny Haze wanted a heavy breakdown so bad! 🤣🤣🤣 I love you two!

[@KIRA-EL]

"I guess they are lawyers yknow theyre ready for everything" LOL NICE.

[@Kotsoros37]

I thought they said Lawyers at first lol, but then immediately realized it was warriors =P

[@kristerbergman1955]

This is epic and uplifting and I think you should listen more to The HU.

[@jeremyd.najera9719]

I just found you AWESOME GRANNIES. You rock. I believe this song is a battle cry. To say that we are strong and will definitely kick ass if you mess with our people. Keep on rocking 😎...

[@billholder1330]

It's really worth doing a search and finding their live shows and listening through their entire set list - I was quite pleasantly surprised at the amount of stylistic variation.

[@maryhorne2899]

Im 64 years old and I love the HU. So glad you reviewed them.

[@lile8602]

I can hardly wait! My husband and I watch TRG every evening. You guys always give us so much to discuss and then we scroll through the comments to find new bands we've never heard of and then try those. International Metal Week.....that is genius. You know what else would be genius, Granny Hayes Pralines available in your TRG merch. I have been obsessing over those ever since you mentioned them :)

[@Cron0s91]

I just found this channel and I just wanted to say that I love it and you ladies are adorable!

[@thomereusser8488]

LOVE the idea of an international metal week! I'm excited to get exposed to some new stuff. Never heard of The Hu before, but I love this song and will definitely listen to more of their stuff.

[@greuelfamily]

Old school: Children of Bodom - Finnish death metal band. Good song to review: Are You Dead Yet?

[@theboomboom3210]

They'll love needled 24/7 (Stockholm knockout version)

[@vinteren4734]

It is beyond cool . The lost art of manliness

[@arielboyakin8033]

The Mongolians were the most feared conquerers of most of Asia and Eastern Europe in their day. They lived and died by the horse hence the instruments with horses. This is their tribute to their heritage and combined into folk metal for our modern age. Look at the lyrics for yuve yu and it describes this. I love this band so much and watching them live was a huge treat

[@jenell56]

you ladies ROCK! You are the first reaction vid of this song to mention the tradition factor....the traditional horse people and now the modern "horse" or motorcycle. Still staying true to their Ancestors

[@better_call_maul7754]

Othan, Krigsgaldr or Norupo by Heilung- they are a Danish, German and Norwegian act. I hope you will react to them this week or the next time y’all do an international metal week! 🤘💚

[@darrenchambers4171]

Bloodywood, "Ari Ari", great Indian metal. Thanks for reacting to The Hu! :-)

[@batteen92]

The original is great, but they did a remix with Jacoby shadix from papa roach, and that version just goes so much harder!

[@Desu-Desu-Chan-San]

Also a fun one to see of them doing a popup show in a subway kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJDXdpt7m9ySnrs

[@natashakydyk94]

I first heard these guys with shaddix on Siriusxm's octane channel

[@jenniferl.1973]

I don't think I've heard this version but the Jacoby one rocks

[@mmxconect]

The Hu is a work of musical art! All of his songs are excellent, after hearing Wolf Totem for the first time, I almost took my bike and a broomstick to conquer the world kkkkk, battle music. They won great fans here in Brazil!

[@rosewood9839]

I’m 64 and I’m so happy I found y’all!! And I love Hu! Listen to the one with the singer from Papa Roach.

[@MyloshEK]

Thank you girls! We love them. I love them.

[@red_five1542]

You get the "persona" of metal in all metal music. But these guys are what is being personified for real!!! These people are the living tribes of what the concept of metal is all about!

[@jackyfelder2563]

i'm 69 and a metal head and i love the Hu. Got one of their cd's for my 69th birthday.

[@jessicapiercy9241]

I love this band! I find them completely fascinating!

[@platonicrhino6842]

i haven't even watched the whole video, and i immediately wish even one of my grandmas were like them

[@maguritegeist6231]

Oh yes... I just grew a heard of hair on my chest and I too am a granny!Loved it!!!!!

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Love The Hu. Thanks for the reaction.

[@stealthington]

Seeing you've reacted to this, even without watching the video, makes me so happy!

[@stealthington]

As far as I'm aware (correct if I'm wrong!) all The Hu's songs are around Mongolian tradition and respect for their history and culture. The instruments are all based on traditional instruments (the two-stringed fiddle with the horses head for example). Their music is more folk than straight metal, and while it doesn't have the same runaway power as your average heavy american band, I always find something special in those deep throaty vocals and the accompanying drums and strings.

[@mouseydeb3245]

Just turned 65. When everyone leaves out from work, I grab my The Hu CD put it in the computer, crank it up, and rattle the windows while I work. Do more research and listen to more of their music now that you’ve been introduced to them. I truly think you will enjoy them. Visceral music. 👍

[@susanlivingston3075]

Love this group......this is my favorite by them, it raises every hair on my body. They travel globally and have a KZbin channel following their travels. i was lucky enough to see them in concert.......amazing experience. I was the oldest one there I'm sure, but felt like part of the "tribe"

[@ryanpalyo8181]

If no one else has said it, this song was an old Mongolian war chant that was modernized. It was actually a chant used by Genghis Khans men. Pretty awesome

[@MrTunalic]

A very proud people currently being oppressed! This band’s music is a cultural call to gathering! A Mongolian circling of the wagons if you will! A call for the people to pull together and rise up as one! ❤️

[@sethwinkleman2349]

Do Sepultura - Refuse/Resist or Boris - Pink Sepultura is a classic Brazilian Thrash/Death metal band and Boris is Japanese.

[@RoxyKandyKoRn55]

I have been getting into all kinds of international muzic...OMG So much talent around the world 🌎 Just amazing 💖💕

[@erincarrington8383]

Hi Grannies! Love you for doing the Hu, this band sound is one of my favorites. Though yes it's a bit more folk metal than heavy metal, it's still metal. Generally the theme for this piece is a theme of warriors, that they have and will continue to fight. As their ancestors did on horseback and they continue to do on metal horses. It's also a bit about leaving the past behind and embracing the present and future. Don't just dwell on what fame you had in prior battles, but keep fighting! Hope you check out more of their songs, they have a great theater/movie feel to all their videos!

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Love the international menu, Grannies! Rock on!

[@robertlemarcheur3477]

Ladies .... Glad you liked it ... They also do have mixed music with American singers ...check them out . Now , there’s another band from Mongolia ( not as international as the HU ) but very famous in Beijing called “Hanggai” .... “Rising sun”, one of my favorite and “the vast grassland “ , my all time fav.... Rob. ( ol’ fart)....😀

[@plutojelly6635]

I'm so happy to find this channel, i hope i am rocking like you guys for as long as i live

[@SpiralDown2077]

This song makes me want to go on an adventure. I’ve been telling anyone who’ll listen about The Hu, and now it’s led me to you two lovelies! Rock on 🤘🏼

[@amandajohnson6900]

Acrassicauda, garden of stones. They are from Baghdad. The movie "Metal in Baghdad " is all about the struggles they went through.

[@pnjsmom26]

The Hu are very much for keeping old traditions alive and their songs reflect this. Definitely check out some of their songs with American guest singers or the ones with English captions for more insight to their lyrics.

[@court4543]

I love this band and this is my favorite song by them! Listening to this song while driving is fun to do also! Makes ya feel like ur going into war!! Lol love it!

[@thoma9410]

I've never heard of this band before, but I actually really liked this. I'll have to check out more of their stuff!

[@lulzywizard7576]

i took my mom to see these guys live. this song live comes at you like a charge of a mongolian cavalry. they're so fun, but holy smokes it makes the hair on the back of your neck stand.

[@sagethephoenix7494]

the instruments are a Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle) and a Lute.

[@haffikaffi1019]

You guys need to listen to Skálmöld (pronounced scowlm-uhld) from Iceland, my country, and their song Kvaðning (pronounced Kvath-ning) live with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra

[@UltimateGamerCC]

amazing sound coming from this band, very unique.

[@ShowHero]

I saw these guys live in Toronto, Ontario! It was an incredible show.

[@patcharlebois7825]

Swiss folk metal band, Eluveitie!! They’re awesome! My favorite band! Songs like; Havoc, From darkness, Thousandfold. They’re great.

[@thecheng7592]

Recently found your channel and absolutely love it. You ladies rock!

[@patwilliams7114]

I'm glad you did the original. The version with Jacoby Shaddox is amazing, but this version really captures the essence of the song and shows the area where it came from. It is so beautiful

[@joeninjamaster9143]

You two should check out Sabaton! They're a Swedish metal band. They're amazing.

[@valkyrie1066]

Rock on, from another metal loving granny! 60!

[@TheHookBoy]

There are many unique bands that sing about their people’s history. Very famous band named Amon Amarth song about their Viking ancestors, but a band that leaves you scratching your head is the Taiwanese black metal band Cthonic. When China conquered Taiwan, they burnt their history so it was passed down in oral tradition and many of their songs talk about the past. One of their most popular songs is “Unlimited Taiwan”

[@mskytube]

The motorcycle guys are the modern version of the ancient warriors.

[@ClaireRobinsonAyres]

I saw these guys live last year not knowing much about them and they were phenomenal.

[@Kage521]

Since you ladies are checking out bands from different countries i would like to recommend alien weaponry - kai tangata. Its a band of three young gentlemen that are using their music to try and preserve and educate people on their own people the Maori of New Zealand along with introducing people to their culture.

[@stupidsminkle]

check this video for an example of heavy Japanese metal, "Dir En Grey - Different Sense[eng sub] Live HD" (2019)

[@caleb_güero]

Lol I definitely misheard that- "Well they're definitely lawyers, I guess."

[@brandenmccarty6798]

"Wolf totem" is an okay song, but "yuve yuve yu" is way better and catchier in my opinion. I really think you grannies would enjoy that one a LOT more. Please check it out, even if you don't react to it.

[@idaearl6715]

Mongolian throat singing is the best! I have been listening to them for a while.

[@TheAneova]

The primary instruments you saw were horse head fiddles, a two string instrument so named for the horse head at the top, the lead had his facicing towards himself rather then out like the other, I don't recall exactly the reason off the top of my head