IoMP 164: The HU - Are They Rock or Metal?

Mongolian throat singing. Traditional folk instruments. Heavy riffs. So... is The Hu Folk Rock? Or Folk Metal?In this month's “Are They Rock or Metal?,” Collin and Tom are joined by fan-favourite guest The Pumpkin Queen to tackle one of the toughest genre debates yet. The trio dives into The Hu's unique blend of Mongolian folk music and modern heavy music, discusses how songs like “Wolf Totem” introduced millions of people to throat singing, and debates whether the band's songwriting leans more toward rock or metal.Along the way, they chat about The Hu's collaborations with Papa Roach, Halestorm, and Nothing More, why not everyone connects with the band, and somehow end up talking about bubble cigarettes, summoning The Pumpkin Queen, and teasing the next Rock or Metal battle.Who's right? You'll have to decide for yourself.Check out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check out more from Tom!https://themetalrobot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviewshttps://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobothttps://x.com/theMetalRobothttps://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/MUSIC:The Hu “Wolf Totem”The Hu “Lost Soul (feat. Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More)”-----------------------------DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.