Metallica vs The HU! Sad but True | Reaction + Review | Battle of the Bands!🤘

[@mongolianstatehoodlongsong3002]

The idea of the video is the greed. One is born in the lap of Mother Nature, but destroys it in their greed for gold. Given two chances of life, one is too ignorant to see the truth and although after cycles of life, he finally gets aware of what he's done and what the right way to live was, but he's too late and the Mother Nature is dead, signifying the end of life. A message to love the Mother Nature rather than materialistic consumption and greed

[@MetalAcademix]

Awesome, thanks for the context. I'll definitely rewatch the video with this in mind! -Michael

[@OriginalMiztiki]

Thank you for that explanation. Much appreciated!

[@j.dpowerman5031]

Орчуулаад өгөөч хүмүүсаэ Юу гээд байна??????

[@j.dpowerman5031]

@@M.GANCHIMEG баярлалаа тэгвэл HU хамтлагийн тухай яриагүй юм байна

[@nefertiti7378]

💜

[@josephcoon9914]

I LOVE the Hu version. So cool!!

[@Zozette27]

The bowed instrument being played by Gala (blue) and Enkush (red) is the morin khuur (the horsehead fiddle), the guitar like instrument being played by Temka is the tovshuur (Mongolian lute). The tovshuur can have either two or three strings, Temka’s has three. The other member is Jaya. Gala represents thunder, Enkush res presents fire, Jaya represent wind, and Temka represents water. The video shows how much Mongolia (and also the whole world) is being damaged by the mining industry. Each time the child is reincarnated the world is worse, but as a man his greed contributed to the destruction. If you want to see the full range of their throat singing I suggest listening to their song Shireg, Shireg.

[@djjeeveslarue3499]

The 4 Horsemen of the Original Elements? I was glad I was not the only one who caught that. Metallica is often referred to as "The Four Horsemen". So a nod within a nod, then?

[@tigsgal1]

That is really cool!! Thanks for explaining that much of the band to me

[@boarpe]

spot on!

[@maureenwagg5305]

Great explanation. I preferred The Hu's performance.

[@BamsBangers]

For me I don't think it's a contest. I think both songs are winners - they both bring something to the table. I've always been a massive Metallica fan and now I have The HU right up there on that same pedestal! As I enjoy both bands - just fantastic job

[@terrynitschke5776]

The HU are deeply into the care of our planet, and all Mongolians as well. The video sad but true is about what we are doing to our planet, worse and worse for each generation, and if we don't fix things. The generations will cease

[@nefertiti7378]

💜

[@arthurgarza7093]

I have to disagree with bro.... but nice imagination :)

[@thanasis-_-]

@@arthurgarza7093 so what is your interpretation of song's meaning?

[@meteteg789]

The HU version is very cool 🔥

[@lauraraymakers3122]

I've seen the Hu twice now. Once at a festival and once at a standalone concert. I must say, at the festival tej atmosphere was amazing. There were so many people, much more then expected and nobody understood a single lyric, bit we were telling along anyway. The stand-alone concert was much more intimate, but so amazing. Small venue so you could really hear and see them well. They sound fantastic live.

[@terrynitschke5776]

The Tivoli in Brisbane, less than 500 due to covid March 17 AWESOME

[@AO968]

I saw them live at at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, which is a fairly sizeable venue, in March this year, shortly before the virus ruined things. The hall was packed, with several thousands of people present. Pretty sure the concert was sold out, too. An hour and a half of pure awesomeness. Some songs got played twice, due to lack of material, but people (me included) had a good time, regardless.

[@djjeeveslarue3499]

Metallica is often referred to as the 4 Horsemen. The Hu are the 4 Horsemen of the Original Elements.

[@rainnyday7614]

That morin khuurs solo is super

[@joychavez1442]

I believe this video is about generations of man destroying the planet for greed and not realizing it until it is to late. The horse head fiddles are called morin khuur and the 3 string loot is called a tuvsurr , these are instruments the mongolians have been playing for thousands of years. They had them made to look special for their type of music.

[@yvettelefeu9073]

You missed something special. I seen them twice in Stockholm, hope to see them in the spring. I am 65 walk with 2 crutches. Went by train back and forth about 850km. Worth every km❤️😎

[@caniblmolstr4503]

Man I wish to be like you, when I am that old

[@brandonpoland177]

Huge Metallica fan myself they’re probably my number one. I love and appreciate each album and era and have always loved Sad But True. That said, I think I gotta give this one to The Hu. Very well played

[@randalladams7692]

Like the hu song better sound more evil love the strings good job love watching ya peps keep metal alive

[@MetalAcademix]

Ha ha, more evil, yes I agree 👍 - Anamaria

[@pawanblown9222]

See bro, I had listened to all rock bands from 60s to now, and never had impressed by the band like Hu band did. They are like gods of music.😍😍 For me , hu band is better than Metallica though Metallica had their moments , but yeah if you can't throat sing bitch, for me you even not singing, stop making annoying noises shitheads.😍😍😎😎😂

[@natalia_1924]

With My great respect to Metallica but the Hu sounds more interesting, the New vision of the song)

[@mikespice2]

@@cicolas_nage this version is a joke. the hu couldn't hold a candle for metallica

[@HagarJ2le]

@@cicolas_nage Metallica was the first metal obsession I had, still love the older stuff, but yes, Hu kicks their butts with this one!

[@Pucrup]

No. They are both amazing. One in English. One in Mongolian.

[@claudiolotito342]

i agree with you, even if i don't understand a single word from the hu version

[@YAH93]

@@claudiolotito342 If you know the lyrics of the original from the top of your head, you know exactly what they are singing.

[@asianooasia6719]

I love this kind of video " original vs The Best Cover " :D

[@sm_4859]

Lyrics are also same and music Just in different language

[@allthatihave14]

Metallica has me by the balls but this version from the Hu is so fucking badass

[@TheMonkeyMedicine]

I LOVE Metallica. One of my favorite bands. BUT>>>>>I feel like Metallica made a cover of the HU.THE HU Wins.

[@enzoolivares7764]

Hi,guys..I am from Chile-Southamerica, I listened to heavy metal's songs when I was 13 years old, ( obviosly, I did not to know write anything inglish,well, right now it's difficult do it, but I trying to make the best possible.)..thank you!!, It's not easy to find people that aprecciate and understand this type of music..specially in my country..we are invaded for a virus named "reggaeton"..it's worst that Covid-19..but my metal soul still it's supported with these Metallica's songs reaction..keep it up!! I was expecting anothers Metallica's songs reaction 🤘🤘🎼🎶🎸🎵🎸, yeaahh!!! ,Sorry for my poor inglish language..

[@akay_g9]

Reggaeton aint that bad bruh! Shout out to you! Good to see Metal fans from across the world!🤟🏾😄🤟🏾

[@user-sk1ej1oe7q]

The hu monster voice 🔥🔥

[@karigary8144]

I love Metallica and to my mind they have ever done either good, or great songsa. Sad But True being one of those great ones. BUT! Having said that The HU version, well, it's beyond great!

[@GianaManetheren]

The black album is my favorite Metallica album, so it goes to Metallica for me, but it's very close. I didn't expect to like the HU's version that much. I'm glad they sang in Mongolean and not just English. I did like the video. To me it shows how mankind has always ignored the planet to gain riches and when they finally realize what they did, it was too late. Favorite HU songs : Genghis Khan, Wolf Totem.

[@shaunmorris8176]

Hi from Adelaide Australia, I'm a huge fan of Metallica. I've seen The HU live twice. Please check out The HU-same.

[@brandon.mart00]

My man's beard is fucking immaculate. Out of control. 10/10. BTW the instrument is the morin Khurr.

[@arturus3332]

The cover version of The Hu is definitely better than the original from Metallica! - Sorry guys. - it´s absolutely unique. It touches heart, soul, mind and body at once. As all of the songs of the band The Hu.

[@user-sk1ej1oe7q]

The hu 🔥🔥🔥

[@sachadavaadorj37]

THE HU !

[@maureenwagg5305]

Metallica wrote the song and The Hu perfected the performance of it. Both are great versions but to really have a proper battle, you have to see Metallica perform it with the San Francisco Symphony.

[@OuyangFeng13]

If you want to hear more throat singing from the HU, react to their other songs, such as wolf toem or Shrieg Shreig. You will hear the technique more clearly.

[@aznkingdom12345]

Yang Guo approves your comment.

[@robstar4283]

Metallica became boring with their Black album imho. Yes, there are a couple of quite good tracks on this record, but that's it. So I'll go for the The Hu version. Think the rythm and melody fits excellent with the style and sound of these Mongolians. And last, but by no means least, the message in the cover is Sadly True indeed. Take care!

[@MetalAcademix]

Totally agree on all fronts! -Michael

[@LasEnchiladas]

Wow, listening to the two versions back to back like this, one definitely notices the key change! :D

[@padyum3963]

In recent years, name Mongolia has been mocked as "Mine-golia" at global news feed. As you may know, Mongolia is a huge country with only 3m population. Google the map, you will be shocked how big the country is. However, the main state fund comes from mining industries where they usually mine copper, coal and gold. The Hu obviously used this song to point out Mongolia's obsession with mining and why it should stop.

[@joannehamilton4745]

Absolutely amazing band to see live, amazing presence and interaction with the audience plus epic tunes, so worth it to see them live, would see them again in a heartbeat. Both versions are epic

[@AGi1680]

Thank you guys, great teaction!

[@enkhbatazbayar6153]

the hu woow

[@MetalAcademix]

They are an awesome bunch! - Anamaria

[@javis88h]

Hu did this better because it's more impactful in the video and vocals.

[@altangerelbujil1010]

From. Sunny. Mongolia. Thank. You. Mongolian. Language. Amazing

[@MetalAcademix]

Yes, I do find the language fascinating! First time hearing it so I cannot easily place it, so obviously must read more about it. I also admit being ignorant of the fact that Mongolian uses the Cyrilic alphabet. So much to learn! - Anamaria

[@Pucrup]

Followed Metallica their entire life. They’re great. Be nice. They obviously like the HU otherwise they wouldn’t allow a cover. 🤘🏻

[@shireeni8665]

The Hu - Wolf Totem displays throat singing....

[@user-ne9ko1ew3q]

Монгольский рок самый лучший 👍👍👍

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Havent heard The Hu version yet, this will be interesting :) (posting before the songs start)

[@MetalAcademix]

Very curious to see if you went the way of The Hu or stayed with the 💪 Metallica...-Anamaria

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

@@MetalAcademix Metallica, for me. I can appreciate The Hu, but cant say their music is anything I'd revisit regularly. They certainly put their own stamp on the cover, though :)

[@TempestDK]

I was at the concert in Copenhagen .... you missed an awesome show and performance ;) FYI, they will be playing at Copenhell this summer (if there is one).

[@MetalAcademix]

I bet! If I recall it was mid-week like most metal shows in CPH and that was a factor. Weird how they do that...but good to know they are coming back! -Michael

[@tulgaganbold4784]

so cool the hu version

[@jerrellesplain6010]

Love love love the hu Listen to more of them to really hear the the throat sounds.

[@tulgatulgaldo6241]

The HU - Wolf totem, Song of Women, Yuve yuve yu, (please react)

[@jonsmith7430]

The HU does sound pretty awesome but which one I like better would have to be the original maybe cause I'm a big metallica fan.

[@michaelmardling3152]

Metallica - Battery vs Van Canto - Battery , Fade to Black - Metallica vs First to Eleven , Enter Sandman - Metallica vs Liliac , Nothing Else Matters - Metallica vs First to Eleven

[@tseketsek5511]

The Hu use horse head fiddle and throat singing. But i think we have a another joker in mongolian traditional art. I will advice every one who love THE HU must check out mongolian traditional LONG SONG. uyhan zambuu tuviin naran by norovbanzad is the best long song ever.

[@harvaach5105]

You are right 👍👍👍

[@lkhagvasurenmunguntsetseg5303]

Bitgii yaaraa.garah uyed n l baharhaad bj bhaas.ursulduj bgaa um shig setgegdel turj bna.urlagiig oilgood huleej avah n chuhal bh gj bodoj bna.

[@movietube3652]

cool reaction. well done guys

[@uoabigaillevey]

LOL I did not realize you had reacted/compared this song yet. Glad you made it. That being said, as a Metallica fan, I will simply start with Metallica's version being a 10/10 as it is the original. I saw The Hu's version like a day or two after it was released and to be honest was VERY impressed. Off the top of my initial reaction it gets a 9.5/10 even though it is.. a bit different.. from the original. Different language, different instruments. HOWEVER, they nailed it about as hard as anyone could. If this had been an original song by The Hu and I had happened to hear it, I would have loved it just the same. Since the language is not one I understand, however, I cannot judge this on a word-for-word, vocal tempo, etc. basis. It just sounds good. The harmonics with the vocals and the strings are goosebump/ASMR-worthy. I thoroughly enjoyed this cover and am happy to have seen/heard it. As an aside, I had already become aware of The Hu prior, due to (I believe) the song Wolf Totem.. but it may have been a different song.. about 6 or so months ago. My daughter is actually a fan of Throat Singing and had sent me a link to a video at the time. Looking forward to more from them for sure.

[@MetalAcademix]

Great comment, as always. Glad that you liked this Battle of Bands! - Anamaria

[@user-ee3sm5cu9m]

The Hu❤

[@alisumon7982]

Hu is really great sound.🗽💜💖⚘

[@zyfryth]

This is a battle between HU and metallica, only that they are actually on the same side! :D

[@Sui0Generis]

I must say, that is one magnificent beard, sir. Very zeus-like.

[@ImDembe]

In the realm of bands covering Metallica Orbit Cultures tribute cover of Hardwired is a killer and go the other way around to check out bands that Metallica have covered, Metallica is a solid cover band imo, they take the songs and make their own without destroying the core of it.

[@TheSGEllie]

Both songs are awesome, they just sounds different.

[@alexysbart3746]

THE HU lo mejor que hay

[@MetalAcademix]

Just released another HU battle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Hbn5-FbL-dg68 Hope you like it!

[@marsmission8982]

Original is original.. Metallica 🤟🤟

[@evanmarmer8576]

Metallica have done covers of killing joke,Bob Seger,Thin Lizzy among others.So The Hu have done a cool cover of Sad But True and the video is awesome.

[@MetalAcademix]

Yes, this cover is really special! We have another episode with Metallica and Thin Lizzy, a great song as you mention yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHbUgn2nZdCDopY

[@eriklopes6233]

The Hu is one of the great is band i ever listing to 🤘🎸😎

[@nightslipkno]

the hu

[@sakromental]

there is a throat song at 10:00 and 15:23

[@williambraden3912]

Kirk Hammett looks like Carlos Santana playing Dave Mustaines guitar lol. Explains why Kirk got a track with Carlos which was great also glad differences were defeated eventually between Metallica and Megadeth.

[@user-sk1ej1oe7q]

The hu next level

[@Lia_are_Lia123]

Hu level hu

[@parisiennemoonlight6650]

Hands down Hu

[@natemoorman4562]

Is it me or did they speed it up a bit?

[@MetalAcademix]

Got a couple comments on this so I looked into it. We didn't speed anything up, but our video and theirs were shot in different frame rates (50fps v 24fps). Funny things can happen when merging different frame rates into one video. -Michael

[@RahimRahmat]

I can hear the speed up as well. The whole entire frequency of the song had been shifted higher. I don't quite understand Metal Academix's explanation for this (frame rate difference? That's a real new one to me), but I guess they're the ones doing the video editing and (I trust) they should know better.

[@MetalAcademix]

@@RahimRahmat Yeah, we'll be more careful about it in the future. -Michael

[@Rob_Infinity3]

Dayum, that is some beard you've got!

[@INSPECTOOR-DIDDLE]

The hu is better and always will be

[@kaihtheloner]

Was the video was sped up during the Hu's cover? Because I watched the video on their official channel and it didn't seem as fast as this to me.

[@Attiss]

Try more hu songs they are awesome

[@MetalAcademix]

Which ones are your favorite? - Anamaria

[@Attiss]

@@MetalAcademix all of them, i would suggest Wolf Totem, Song of Women ft Lzzy Hale, and The legend of Mother swan lyrics video :D

[@geraldstanley7145]

People try not to read to much into the reasons or why. The HU and Metallica both represent the Warrior ethos of both people. We in the Southern US have fought in wars against who ever for over three hundred yrs. The Mongols I consider my brothers in WAR, if they need an ally I'm here!

[@deliathorja442]

hello! try a band from Sweden called Orbit Culture with song Nensha or North Star of Nija or Saw or Redfog or any song from them🤘

[@chel9396]

next video: The Who vs the HU XD

[@MetalAcademix]

Great idea! 😂😂 -Michael

[@bilguunbilguun7859]

Morin Khuur👍

[@nightbird6782]

THE HU SUENA INCREIBLE INDESCRIPTIBLE HU HU HU, LA VOZ DE GALA ES UN TRUENO

[@caniblmolstr4503]

The Hu for me as well...

[@muana0]

Sad but true Mortal Kombat version 😁

[@jeffpaul6341]

man , roger daltrey and pete townshend sure have changed ... metallica for me . \m/

[@MetalAcademix]

😂😂 -Michael

[@onlyforwatchingvids2086]

I hope you like it their another Metallica cover Through The Never

[@MetalAcademix]

I actually did not know about that cover. When did they makes it, do you know? Is it an old one? - Anamaria

[@onlyforwatchingvids2086]

@@MetalAcademix No, They just posted on their youtube channel yesterday.

[@zaarkhananal7165]

The Hu's version of Sad But True is a combination of traditional Mongol music and rock. If you want to hear pure Mongolian throat singing you should check out this song. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGXbi4ioZad4nKc There's also Batzorig Vaanching who sings in a more traditional Mongolian style, such as he does in this song. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDYc3ukjaaCjKs

[@odbayar]

Why did you guys speed up The Hu version???

[@MetalAcademix]

We didn't. Might have to do with frame rates. We shoot in 50fps, the Hu video is shot in 24fps. Might explain it. -Michael

[@hisholinesslordpotato]

I beat up my pillow so hard it feels uncomfortable sleep with it now Edit oh by the way troat singing is one millennia old as well

[@coffecoklat6637]

Original is always get more credits points. Cover is unique . Metallica one of favorite band. Top Helloween than Iron Maiden. Thank you.

[@mikel2558]

The HU

[@Kschychooo]

As much as Metallica's original is classic and I am rather hard on covers (or remixes at that) and they have to be done rather well I give it to The Hu. As for proposition how about Hu's Wolf Totem both original version as well as the one they did with Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach version. For non Hu songs how about Bloodywood? Especially Jee Veerey (they are Indian band) or from Poland Kult - Uklad Zamkniety

[@MetalAcademix]

Thank you for the reminder about Bloodywood, it was on the list but somehow I lost sight of it. Also many thanks for the tip for Kult, it is the first Polish band that is recommended by one of our listeners. Any favorite songs we should start with? - Anamaria

[@Kschychooo]

Bloodywood is amazing band. As far as Kult goes Układ zamknięty (Closed System) is I think good one to start. Basically it's tied with the movie with the same title, where both the movie and the song touch on the governmental corruption.

[@Kschychooo]

Oh and the movie title in English is The Closed Circuit, so it also can be English translation of song's title and it's based on real story

[@Kschychooo]

Also a song by Luxtorpeda (another Polish band) called Pusta Studnia (Empty Well) would be great. I know I know. There is edit button and all ;)

[@MetalAcademix]

No worries, and thank you for the recommendation, it's fun to discover new music!!

[@iain860]

You, sir, have an extraordinarily odd beard. Beside an astonishingly beautiful, intelligent, erudite and cute Woman. Who wins? Hu wins!

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Sorry, but all Metallica did was introduce the world to The Hu.

[@suhbat7036]

Love this 2 band the huuuuuuuuu

[@biglitto9683]

Mongolian rock is better because they praise there ancestors which is a very good thing.

[@nicolaedutceac1747]

never hear "the HU"

[@justinhughes5663]

How are you not the fan of the Metallica sad but true? By far one of the heaviest riffs of all time

[@MetalAcademix]

It's good! But I prefer their thrashier stuff. Agree to disagree but off that album, I think The God That Failed is heavier!🤘 -Michael

[@odjargalelfar8145]

Our instrument is unique, the word is unique not strange.

[@balazsfenyes3880]

It's hard to compare a song that's 30+ years old to a new one. If Metallica would remaster their song it might sound much harder even though James's voice is not as deep as the HU's throat singing vocalist. Btw the HU's sad but true is not played on normal speed, it's at least in 1.5...

[@EL-fv2np]

Throat singing is not a dying art in Mongolia. Do your research before spewing some uneducated opinions, please!

[@tsukinohana1]

Its sound like rock guy talking with pop girl

[@Dorjgotov-zo4ro]

HUMANS HISTORY MUSIC

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

From the thumbnail I thought this was Jake Gyllenhaal for like 10 seconds.

[@MetalAcademix]

😂

[@hiufernando7340]

Lovebites please

[@MetalAcademix]

That episode is closer and closer, promise! - Anamaria

[@hiufernando7340]

@@MetalAcademix Awesome. Thank you so much

[@7GabriEl7FM7]

The woman looks a bit like that princess gisla chic from Vikings

[@user-mu9ck1bx6r]

Since we have already started to develop the theme of folk covers, let's have a battle between "Orion" by Metallica and "Orion" by Клюква Шоу

[@saimij5849]

Haha.. she said local instrument..