Huntress is an American heavy metal band. It was founded in the

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scene of Highland Park,

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when lead vocalist

Jill Janus Jill Janus ( née Janiszewski; September 2, 1975 – August 14, 2018) was an American singer who was the lead vocalist of heavy metal bands Huntress, The Starbreakers and Chelsea Girls. Early life and education Janus was born in the Catskill ...

moved to

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where she met an underground metal band called 'Professor' in 2009. Huntress was signed by

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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 would finish its activities, but that she would continue to make music. 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 style has been observed as classic heavy metal with influences of

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and dark metal. The songs featured frequent screaming by lead vocalist Janus, who was classically trained and had a vocal range of four octaves.

Band members

Current members *Blake Meahl – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present) *Eli Santana – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present) *Tyler Meahl – drums (2014–present) *Eric Harris – bass (2010–2012, 2016–present) Former members *

– lead vocals (2009–2018; her death) *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 ;EPs ;Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Huntress 2009 establishments in California Heavy metal musical groups from California Musical groups established in 2009 Musical quintets Napalm Records artists Thrash metal musical groups from California