The Hu & Apocalyptica Announce US Tour

Finnish and Mongolian metal acts join forces for a spring 2026 trek.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Hu, a metal band from Mongolia, and Apocalyptica, a Finnish cello metal group, have announced a co-headlining US tour set to kick off on May 12 in Silver Spring, Maryland and wrap up on June 7 in Anaheim, California. Finnish band The Rasmus will also be joining them on the bill.

Why it matters

The tour brings together two acclaimed metal acts from different parts of the world, showcasing the global reach and diversity of the genre. It also highlights the continued popularity of metal music in the US, with fans eager to see live performances from these internationally renowned artists.

The details

The Hu, known for their blend of traditional Mongolian throat singing and heavy metal, will be touring in support of their upcoming album 'The Hun', the follow-up to 2022's 'Rumble of Thunder'. Apocalyptica, who are renowned for their cello-driven Metallica covers, will be promoting their 2024 album 'Plays Metallica, Vol. 2'.

  • The tour launches on May 12, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  • The tour wraps up on June 7, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

The players

The Hu

A metal band from Mongolia known for their blend of traditional Mongolian throat singing and heavy metal.

Apocalyptica

A Finnish cello metal group renowned for their Metallica cover songs.

The Rasmus

A Finnish rock band joining The Hu and Apocalyptica on the US tour.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for the tour starting on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 at 10am local time through the artists' official websites.

The takeaway

This tour represents an exciting collaboration between acclaimed metal acts from Mongolia and Finland, showcasing the global appeal and diversity of the genre. Fans of heavy music will have the opportunity to see these talented musicians perform live across the United States this spring.