HUNTRESS Vocalist JILL JANUS Looks Forward To 2016 – “I've Seen Some Heavy Shit And I'm Just Stoked To Be Alive… The Vultures Can Wait”

When it comes to matters of life and death, art and challenges, Jill Janus has more than her share. Taking her passions to the extreme in voice and performance, as the frontperson of Huntress, she has unabashedly stepped up to a huge plate, earning herself respect among fans and peers. As a human being with extraordinary struggles with physical and mental illness, she has accomplished the same. This, along with strong material and determination, she and the band have found tremendous support and a solid tour schedule.

Jill recently checked in with Maximum Metal to report on how she’s doing and where Huntress is headed. An excerpt from the interview follows:

On being cancer-free after surgery: “It’s a celebration! I am cancer-free after a hysterectomy to remove a small tumor from my uterus. It’s strange, I feel healthier than ever and the voice is strong. I’m full beast mode again.”

What she’s looking forward to for 2016: “For the first time in my life, I’m not looking forward to anything. I’ve released three albums in rapid succession. I’ve toured the world, done things people can only dream about. I’m going to trust the Universe and take a ride, baby. I’ve seen some heavy shit and I’m just stoked to be alive. The vultures can wait.”

Read the full interview at Maximum Metal.

Huntress released their third studio album, Static, via Napalm Records on September 25th. Static was produced by Paul Fig (Alice In Chains, Trivium, Ghost) and Jim Rota (Fireball Ministry), engineered and mixed by Paul Fig.

Static tracklisting:

“Sorrow”
“Flesh”
“Brian”
“I Want To Wanna Wake Up”
“Mania”
“Four Blood Moons”
“Static”
“Harsh Times On Planet Stoked”
“Noble Savage”
“Fire In My Heart”
“Black Tongue” (bonus track)
“Vultures Can Wait” (7″ vinyl exclusive) (bonus track)

“Sorrow” video:

Audio teaser:

“Flesh” video: