VIDEO: The HU Cover Metallica’s ‘Sad But True’

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

December 4th, 2020 2:28 PM

The HU, the popular Mongolian metal band, has released a cover of Metallica’s “Sad But True” that fans of either band will likely love.

Embedded below, the cover comes with an outstanding performance music video that concludes with the following statement:

“Like millions of people around the world, Metallica has been a huge influence and inspiration for us as music fans and musicians. We admire their 40 years of relentless touring and the timeless, unique music they have created. 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 version of “Sad But True” is available for streaming and download here.

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: James Hetfield of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Lars Ulrich of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: James Hetfield of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Lars Ulrich of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Robert Trujillo of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo, Kirk Hammett, and James Hetfield of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: James Hetfield of Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Musical group Metallica is seen performing a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Musical group Three Days Grace is seen during a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: Three Days Grace is seen during a pre-recorded concert during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: <> during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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  VARIOUS CITIES - AUGUST 29: <> during "Encore Drive-In Nights Screen Metallica Concert" at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 29, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the one-night drive-in event at over 300 drive-ins throughout the country is broadcasting two separate performances on large LCD screens with sound played through car radios. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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Metallica,The Hu