Huntress has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming tour with Avatar, Gemini Syndrome, and First Decree due to vocalist Jill Janus’ health.

She released the following statement: “"Two months ago I had major surgery and ever since I have been eager to get back on stage. On August 26th, Huntress played a sold-out show in Los Angeles at Loaded. The performance was incredible, my voice is strong, and I felt so happy to be back on stage. After the show, I had complications from surgery that left me in severe pain.

“Although I am now cancer-free, I am clearly not yet healed properly. Due to doctor's orders, Huntress will be unable to join the tour we were so looking forward to this September with Avatar, Gemini Syndrome and First Decree.

“In one month, I will celebrate the return of my beast mode on the Motorhead Motorboat Cruise (September 28th- October 2nd), as it will take one more month to properly heal from surgery. I'm so excited for the release of our new album Static on (September 25th) and the amazing music video debut of ‘Sorrow’ coming in a few weeks. Huntress will announce new tour dates soon and I can't wait to meet our fans at many more shows to come! Sending my love to all my Creatures!"

Huntress recently released a lyric video for the track “Flesh”, from their third studio album, Static, to be released via Napalm Records on September 25th.

Says vocalist Jill Janus: “'Flesh' is catchy and hard rock, it’s lusty and bloody, a blackened-party metal make out song. When my bandmates brought me the killer composition, I wrote the lyrics as my storyline unfolded like bizarre film noir. A female serial killer who would transform into a demonic seamstress, preying upon women. She desires their flesh for fashion. Once again, I’ve collaborated with the immensely talented Vance Kelly to bring my story to life. Our telepathic artistic connection has created a twisted romantic lyric video for a summer of lust. Enjoy!”

Static was produced by Paul Fig (Grammy nominated engineer, Alice In Chains, Deftones, Trivium, Ghost) and Jim Rota (Fireball Ministry, Executive Producer Sonic Highways series, Producer Sound City movie), engineered and mixed by Paul Fig.

Pre-orders of the album are now available exclusively via the Napalm Records webstore in North America here and Europe here.

Huntress has teamed up with Pledge Music to offer pre-sales of the new album. When you order Static, their Pledge Music page is “unlocked” giving fans an exclusive pass to Huntress content. Unique pre-sale packages have been created just for their fans. In true Huntress fashion, the band filmed a hilarious promotional video. You can watch it now on the band’s PledgeMusic page, and get the new album today.

Vance Kelly (Slayer, Alice In Chains, Ghost) has once again delivered stunning album artwork for Huntress. The band's creative unity with Vance Kelly remains strong, having also created album covers for Spell Eater and Starbound Beast.

Jill Janus comments: "The evolution of Huntress bleeds into Static our third and most prolific album. It is the heaviest and catchiest record we've written. The process of writing and recording was new and exciting, at times very difficult for all involved, having to record in between relentless touring. Never have I been so honest in my approach to songwriting; I reveal life-long personal obstacles that I previously feared weaving into my lyrics. I'm so pleased to reveal the cover art for Static by my treasured art warlock Vance Kelly. Hail Heavy Metal!"

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)

This fall, Huntress  joins the Mötorhead Mötorboat cruise featuring Mötorhead, Slayer, Anthrax and more, September 28th - October 2nd. Upcoming 2015 tour dates will be announced soon.