Huntress was an American heavy metal band. It was founded in the underground music scene of Highland Park, Los Angeles when lead vocalist Jill Janus moved to Los Angeles where she met an underground metal band called 'Professor' in 2009. Huntress was signed by Napalm Records in November 2011. A debut EP Off with Her Head was released in 2010. On December 27, 2011, they released their first single, "Eight of Swords", to promote their debut album, Spell Eater.
In October 2015, Janus posted a now-deleted note on Facebook announcing the band was coming to an end, and that she would continue to make music on her own. Lead guitarist Blake Meahl, however, dismissed her statement as a consequence of her health and mental issues, and said the band would continue to perform. On August 14, 2018, Jill Janus died by suicide.
Style
The band's music has been observed as classic British heavy metal with influences of death, doom and thrash. The songs featured frequent screaming by lead vocalist Janus, who was classically trained and had a vocal range of four octaves.
Band members Jill Janus – lead vocals (2009–2018; her death) Blake Meahl – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2018) Eli Santana – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2018) Tyler Meahl – drums (2014–2018) Eric Harris – bass (2010–2012, 2016–2018) Ian Alden – bass (2012–2015), rhythm guitar (2009–2012) Greg Imhoff – bass (2009–2010) Sean Ford – drums (2009–2010) Carl Wierzbicky – drums (2010–2014) Anthony Crocamo – rhythm guitar (2012–2013) Spencer Jacob Grau – bass (2015–2016)
Timeline
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales USHeatSpell Eater Released: April 27, 2012 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, LP, digital download — US: 1,050+Starbound Beast Released: July 2, 2013 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, LP, digital download 12 US: 3,280+Static Released: September 25, 2015 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, LP, digital download 18 US: 1,225+
EPs Title Album details Off with Her Head Released: March 30, 2010 Label: Self-released Formats: digital download Eight of Swords Released: December 27, 2011 Label: Napalm Records Formats: LP Music videos Year Title Directed Album Ref.2011"Eight of Swords"Simon ChanEight of Swords2012"Spell Eater" Spell Eater2013"Zenith"Phil MucciStarbound Beast2015"Sorrow"Static
Awards and nominations YearNominated workAwardResult2014"Zenith"Revolver Golden Gods Awards Best Film & Video Nominated
References
External links
Huntress on Twitter
Huntress on YouTube Huntress on Facebook
(archived) Huntress videos on YouTube