Founded in 1994, Ipek formed Wykked Wytch in Philadelphia, USA as a four-piece death/thrash metal band. The band's first release (on her own label Cauldron Records) saw the light of day in September 1996. The album Something Wykked This Way Comes received critical acclaim throughout the US & the world. Wykked Wytch would soon start making a name for themselves by touring up the east coast playing with such bands as: Testament, Deicide, Dying Fetus, Savatage, Overkill. In the summer of ‘97 the band performed a string of west coast dates with Malevolent Creation, Oppressor & Napalm Death. The band kept themselves busy with appearances at metalfests in Milwaukee & New Jersey, as well as contributing music to several low-budget horror films.
In the fall of 1999, not satisfied with the band's current musical direction and lack of progression, Ipek split with her previous members and revamped Wykked Wytch with a new line-up and expanded sound. The new line-up would start to write material for the band’s second album Angelic Vengeance continued to play across the USA. During this time, Wykked Wytch signed with Demolition Records, a UK based metal label. The label would first re-issue the band’s debut album, Something Wykked This Way Comes in the Summer of 2000 with an extra two tracks. Wykked Wytch would then enter the studio in the fall of 2000 to record their second album Angelic Vengeance at Dario Mollo’s Damage Studios in Ventimiglia, Italy.
The album was produced by Kit Woolven (Cradle of Filth, Anathema, Thin Lizzy) and mastered by Jim Morris (Cannibal Corpse, Death) at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, FL.
After the recording of Angelic Vengeance, Ipek needed a change of scenery and relocated the band to South Florida. With the relocation of the band to Florida in 2001, Ipek expanded the band to a six-piece live line-up, and started performing shows with Morbid Angel, Monstrosity, Six Feet Under, Lamb of God, God Forbid, Candiria, as well as making an appearance at Milwaukee Metalfest.
Angelic Vengeance, the band’s second album was finally released by Demolition Records in Europe in late 2001. Wykked Wytch then took their show on the road to support their album in Europe. The band landed the highly coveted support spot on the SOLD OUT “Hell Comes to Your Town” European tour from Dec. 2001 - Jan. 2002 with thrash legends: Kreator, Sodom and Destruction.
After returning from a successful European tour in 2002, Ipek formed a partnership with guitarist, Gio Geraca. They would both collaborate on writing material for the third album. In late 2002 Wykked Wytch recorded some demos with Richard Christy (Iced Earth/Death) performing session drums.
By early 2003, the writing for the third album was complete and the band went into the studio in June 2003 to begin recording the third full-length album Nefret. The album was recorded at Studio 13 in Deerfield Beach, FL and was produced by Jeremy Staska (Marilyn Manson, Poison the Well, Malevolent Creation) and the band. The album was completed in August. The album cover art for Nefret was handled by Chad Michael Ward (Soilwork, Darkane), who also designed the cover for Wykked Wytch’s previous album Angelic Vengeance. After the completion of the album Wykked Wytch shot a video for the track The Soul Awaits.
After several delays the album Nefret was finally released through Demolition/Dreamcatcher Records in the winter of 2004. Wykked Wytch spent the first half of 2005 on the road in Europe as part of the extensive touring campaign for the album Nefret. The three month trek would have the band first teaming up with Carpathian Forest, Tsjuder and E-force for six weeks. Then Wykked Wytch was scheduled to support Marduk for three weeks, but the tour was cancelled. The band was then stranded in Holland for three weeks. While in Holland, Wykked Wytch recruited a new live drummer Koos van der Velde from the Dutch speed metal band Forcefield. Wykked Wytch then continued their tour joining the No Mercy Fests with Six Feet Under, Nile, Dark Funeral, Disbelief, Dying Fetus and Cataract for three more weeks.
At the end of 2005, Wykked Wytch completed a three week tour with Deicide and inked a deal with UK based label SixSixSix Records (owned by Cradle of Filth's Dave Pybus).
In 2008 the band released their fourth album Memories of a Dying Whore
Discography
Something Wykked This Way Comes 1996
Angelic Vengeance 2001
Nefret 2004
Memories of a Dying Whore 2008
Current Line-Up:
Gio Geraca - Lead Guitar
Ipek - Vocals
Chris Morini - Drums
Salvatore LoPresti - Keys & Samples
Sean Young - Guitar
Kenny - Bass
Many Lives
Wykked Wytch Lyrics
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Betrayal Makes Me Realize I Have No One To Trust
Religion Is Man Made, To Make Me Fear
I Wanna Die, Don't Need Your Sympathy
Everyone Wants Piece Of Me
But I Rise Above
No Gods - No Christ - Since Justice Failed
No Gods - No Christ - Can't Cure I'll Society
There Are No God, We Know That By Now
No One Hears You, Why Bother To Pray
There Is No God, It's All Bullshit
Many Lives Many Die - Forget The Fate
Many Lives Many Die - Don't Compromise
Many Lives Many Die - Isn't The Way
Man s Many Die - We All Be forgotten
Many Die - No One Will Survive
Many Lives Many Die - No Justice For Innocent
Its Too Late Memories Are Stained
Its Too Late Can't Reverse Damaged
Its Too Late For Redemption
My Life Is Not Redeemable
There's No Trust Everything Is Corrupt No Fuckin Way
There's No Trust You Joined The Statistics
We Are Just Numbers No Value For Human Life
We Destroy Than Create
My Best Was Not Good Enough All I Did Was Wasted My Years
Things Will Go on Even When I'm Gone
Things Will Go On Even When I'm Gone
There Are No Heroes Cause Are All Maniacs
Its Just Mayhem, Can't Help Being A Freak
There Are No Heroes Cause We Are Maniacs
Its Just Mayhem, Can't Help Being A Freak
Many Lives Many Die, Many Lives Many Die
Many Lives Many Die, Many Lives Many Die
Betrayal Makes Me Realize I Have No One To Trust
Betrayal Makes Me Realize To Make Me Fear
Betrayal Makes Me Realize 1 Have No One to Trust
Religion Is Man Made, To Make Me Fear
I Wanna Die, Don't Need Your Sympathy
Everyone Wants Piece Of Me But I Rise Above
The lyrics of Wykked Wytch's song "Many Lives" takes on a nihilistic view of the world, questioning the existence of God and religion while recognizing the betrayal and corruption that surrounds humanity. The lines "Religion Is Man Made, To Make Me Fear" and "There Is No God, It's All Bullshit" express the artist's disdain towards the concept of God as a means for control and fear-mongering.
The chorus of "Many Lives Many Die" reiterates the inevitability of death and how it serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. The lines "Things Will Go on Even When I'm Gone" and "No One Will Survive" emphasize how even though human life is temporary, corruption and chaos will forever reign.
The artist acknowledges the pain and betrayal they have experienced, acknowledging "Its Too Late Memories Are Stained" and "My Best Was Not Good Enough All I Did Was Wasted My Years." Yet, they still strive to rise above their circumstances, shown in the lines "Everyone Wants Piece Of Me But I Rise Above" and "Many Lives Many Die - Don't Compromise."
Overall, the lyrics of "Many Lives" highlight the disillusionment and cynicism towards the state of the world and human nature, while promoting the idea of persevering and rising above the toxicity and corruption.
Line by Line Meaning
Liars... Lies...
Deception and falsehoods surround me
Betrayal Makes Me Realize I Have No One To Trust
I have been let down and cannot rely on anyone
Religion Is Man Made, To Make Me Fear
Faith is a human fabrication that instills anxiety within me
I Wanna Die, Don't Need Your Sympathy
I would prefer to end my own life than receive hollow condolences
Everyone Wants Piece Of Me
Others seek to extract value from me
But I Rise Above
However, I refuse to be broken by their demands
No Gods - No Christ - Since Justice Failed
I eschew the concept of divine retribution due to its failures in bringing justice
No Gods - No Christ - It's All Make Believe
Belief in a higher power is a mere fabrication of the human imagination
No Gods - No Christ - Can't Cure I'll Society
Religion is powerless to remedy societal ills
There Are No God, We Know That By Now
The notion of a god has been proven false
No One Hears You, Why Bother To Pray
There is no one listening to my pleas, rendering prayer pointless
There Is No God, It's All Bullshit
Claims of divine existence are fabricated fabrications
Many Lives Many Die - Forget The Fate
The outcome of our lives is irrelevant in the face of death's inevitability
Many Lives Many Die - Don't Compromise
We must live authentically, without settling for less
Many Lives Many Die - Isn't The Way
The fact that many lives end in death does not make it an acceptable status quo
Man s Many Die - We All Be forgotten
Death renders all of humanity equal and anonymous
Many Die - No One Will Survive
Everybody will die eventually
Many Lives Many Die - No Justice For Innocent
The death of innocents is a tragedy that cannot be rectified by earthly justice
Its Too Late Memories Are Stained
Regrets and painful memories mar my thoughts
Its Too Late Can't Reverse Damaged
The past cannot be undone, and the consequences of my actions remain
Its Too Late For Redemption
I cannot be redeemed for my past mistakes
My Life Is Not Redeemable
I am beyond saving
There's No Trust Everything Is Corrupt No Fuckin Way
The world is plagued by deceit and corruption, making trust impossible
There's No Trust You Joined The Statistics
You are just one more addition to the countless victims of betrayal
We Are Just Numbers No Value For Human Life
In today's society, people are dehumanized and reduced to mere figures
We Destroy Than Create
Our actions often destroy rather than create
My Best Was Not Good Enough All I Did Was Wasted My Years
Despite my best efforts, I feel as though I have accomplished nothing with my life
Things Will Go on Even When I'm Gone
The world will not come to an end with my passing
There Are No Heroes Cause Are All Maniacs
The concept of heroism is flawed, as even those deemed heroic possess their own innate madness
Its Just Mayhem, Can't Help Being A Freak
Life is nothing more than chaos, and it is impossible not to feel like an outsider within it
Many Lives Many Die, Many Lives Many Die
The cycle of life and death is endless
Contributed by Leo O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Naveed Naheed
Love this song. Can't stop listening to it.
Yamy Music
so wonderful vocals this makes me happy
it is a fantastic love song
Agnes Humla
The last two minutes of growling is still her. I love Wykked Wytch. They're the best band ever!
Agnes Humla
The last minutes of growling is still her, yes, I love Wykked Wytch, they're my favorite band!
killerdeadzone
2:36 omfg!!!!!!!!! thats so intense it gives me chills all the time ! so sick!
Notorious DUB
One of my new favorite bands!
Robert Darlington
I can't get enough of this song!
DarkCountessChristel
Awesome band and very awsome friends (Ipek) The former members are good peoples (:
please be nice
Doesn't look like someone who could sing like that. O.o I love this band. XD
please be nice
LOOOOOOVE THIS BAND.