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
Nefret
Wykked Wytch Lyrics
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Praise Your Glory; Here I Am
The Exalted Are Disguised
I'm At Their Throats
Vengeance On The World
Punish The Disciples
Put Them Six Feet Under
Enemies At Their Demise
If Anyone Strikes Me I'll Do The Same As They Do To Me
I Have Redemption And Freedom To Their Domain
You Completely Depend Upon Me
I Will Take The Action
Condemn The Simple Passive Ones
Your Purpose Obsolete
Spirit Of Power Comes Upon You
Your Misery Is My Fuel
That You Don't Believe
I Kill Enemies Who Hate Me
Nefret
I Know Who You Are
I Kill Enemies Who Betray Me
Nefret
I Know Who You Are
It's My Pleasure To Torture, The Unfaithful Ones
Bless Those Who Curse Me, Judgment Calls
Pray For The Abused At Their Demise
No One Can Deny
Contaminated Souls Can't Be Purified
Nefret, Who Betray Me
Nefret, Can't Be Renounced
My Only Motivation
Nfret, To Their Demise
Demise
Nefret
The lyrics of Wykked Wytch's song Nefret are filled with themes of revenge, power, and betrayal. The song begins with an introductory prayer, "Ezan" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that the persona of the song is on a mission to punish those who have betrayed or wronged them. This persona sees themselves as exalted and able to take vengeance on the world. They vow to punish the disciples, putting them six feet under and letting them praise in their name whilst they meet their demise.
The persona of the song sees themselves as having freedom and redemption over those who have wronged them. Their purpose is to condemn those who are passive and render them obsolete. In their eyes, the spirit of power comes upon them when they take action against their enemies, and they derive their fuel from the misery of their enemies, particularly those who doubt their abilities.
The chorus of the song is a direct and clear message to Nefret. The persona of the song vows to kill enemies who hate and betray them, and they know exactly who Nefret is. The pleasure of torture comes to them naturally when it comes to dealing with unfaithful ones, and they pray for the abused at their demise. The lyrics of Nefret perfectly capture the feeling of betrayal and the turmoil that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Praise Your Glory; Here I Am
I am humbly offering myself to you, exalting your greatness and seeking your favor.
The Exalted Are Disguised
Those who are lifted up in this world may not always appear as such.
I'm At Their Throats
I am ready and willing to attack my enemies with deadly force.
Vengeance On The World
I seek retribution for what has been done to me and those I care about.
Punish The Disciples
Those who follow my enemies will also face my wrath.
Put Them Six Feet Under
I will ensure that they are dead and buried, unable to cause any further harm or opposition.
Let Them Praise In My Name
Even those who oppose me will ultimately recognize my power and greatness.
Enemies At Their Demise
My enemies will face death and destruction at my hands.
If Anyone Strikes Me I'll Do The Same As They Do To Me
I will respond in kind to any and all attacks against me.
I Have Redemption And Freedom To Their Domain
I have the power to claim victory over my enemies and to take control of what they possess.
You Completely Depend Upon Me
Those who oppose me will ultimately fail, as I hold all the cards and control the situation.
I Will Take The Action
I am ready and willing to unleash my full power and authority against my enemies.
Condemn The Simple Passive Ones
Those who refuse to take a stand or engage in the fight against me will also face punishment.
Your Purpose Obsolete
Those who oppose me serve no useful purpose and will ultimately be destroyed.
Spirit Of Power Comes Upon You
The full force of my strength and might will come down upon my enemies.
Your Misery Is My Fuel
The pain and suffering of my enemies only serves to make me stronger and more determined.
That You Don't Believe
Even those who doubt or deny my power will ultimately fall before me.
I Kill Enemies Who Hate Me
Those who openly oppose me will be destroyed.
Nefret
The name of the song, perhaps representing a personal enemy or obstacle.
I Know Who You Are
I am aware of the identity and intentions of my enemies.
I Kill Enemies Who Betray Me
Even those who were once my allies but have turned against me will face my wrath.
It's My Pleasure To Torture, The Unfaithful Ones
I take great satisfaction in inflicting pain and punishment upon those who betray me.
Bless Those Who Curse Me, Judgment Calls
Those who speak against me will ultimately be judged and punished, while I will be blessed and exalted.
Pray For The Abused At Their Demise
Even those who have suffered because of my enemies will ultimately find justice and peace at their death.
No One Can Deny
No one can stand against me and hope to succeed or survive.
Contaminated Souls Can't Be Purified
Those who are opposed to me and my ways are irredeemable and will ultimately be destroyed.
My Only Motivation
My sole desire and intention are to conquer my enemies and emerge victorious.
Nfret, To Their Demise
Perhaps a reiterated calling to inflict destruction and bring about the downfall of those who oppose the singer.
Demise
An ominous declaration of the ultimate fate of the singer's enemies.
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.