Huntress (band)

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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.[1] On December 27, 2011, they released their first single, "Eight of Swords", to promote their debut album, Spell Eater.[2]

OriginHighland Park, Los Angeles, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal
Years active2009–2018
LabelNapalm
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Huntress
Huntress at Rock im Park 2014
Huntress at Rock im Park 2014
Background information
OriginHighland Park, Los Angeles, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal
Years active2009–2018
LabelNapalm
Past members
  • Jill Janus
  • Blake Meahl
  • Eli Santana
  • Tyler Meahl
  • Eric Harris
  • Ian Alden
  • Greg Imhoff
  • Sean Ford
  • Carl Wierzbicky
  • Anthony Crocamo
  • Spencer Jacob
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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.[3][4] On August 14, 2018, Jill Janus died by suicide.[5][6][7]

Style

The band's music has been observed as classic British heavy metal with influences of death, doom and thrash.[8] The songs featured frequent screaming by lead vocalist Janus, who was classically trained and had a vocal range of four octaves.[9]

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
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Spell Eater
  • Released: April 27, 2012
  • Label: Napalm Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[11]
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Starbound Beast
  • Released: July 2, 2013
  • Label: Napalm Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[14]
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Static
  • Released: September 25, 2015
  • Label: Napalm Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
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EPs
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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
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Music videos
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Year Title Directed Album Ref.
2011 "Eight of Swords" Simon Chan Eight of Swords [21]
2012 "Spell Eater" Spell Eater [22]
2013 "Zenith" Phil Mucci Starbound Beast [23]
2015 "Sorrow" Static [24]
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Awards and nominations

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Year Nominated work Award Result
2014 "Zenith" Revolver Golden Gods Awards Best Film & Video[25] Nominated
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