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
Trauma
Wykked Wytch Lyrics
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This Can't Be Real, Why Me
Faced With This Awakening
What Is This Suppose To Be
I Lost My Innocence
Framed Is This Conspiracy
As I Saw My Child, Lifeless On The Floor
Where Am I
Why Am I Still Here
Since You Taken All Of Me
Trauma
Searching For Answers That I Will Never Know
Can't Stand The Truth
When This Life Is Gone
Will You Be There For Me
Eternal Pain Begun
Trauma
What Ifs & But Why's
Run Through My Mind
Nothing Can Ease My Insanity
No Drugs Will Sedate Me
My Only Salvation
Stay Alive Stay Alive
When I Can't Live For Now
Don't Tell Me Time Will Heal
There Is Nothing Left Behind But
Dry Ashes Mountain Of Tears
Dry Ashes Mountain Of Tears
Dry Ashes Mountain Of Tears
Dry Ashes Mountain Of Tears
What Ifs & But Why's Run Through My Mind
What Ifs & But Why's Run Through My Mind
The lyrics of Wykked Wytch's song Trauma convey a dark and haunting storyline of a person who has experienced an inexplicable and horrific tragedy. The singer is in a state of disbelief, questioning why this has happened to them and what the purpose or meaning of this trauma could be. The loss of innocence is indicated, making it clear that the events that led to the trauma were significant and life-changing for the person. The singer paints a vivid picture of the pain and confusion that someone who has gone through trauma often feels, as they are left to pick up the pieces and search for answers that may never come. The lines "shattered dreams, oblivious" signify the devastation and life-altering effects that trauma can have on a person.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "trauma," emphasizing the impact and weight that this event has had on the person. The singer is left with unanswerable questions, and the "what ifs & but whys" that run through their mind showcase a constant internal struggle to make sense of the trauma. The lyrics also express the fear of death and the hopelessness that comes with such a tragedy, with the line "when this life is gone, will you be there for me?" suggesting the singer has lost faith in the idea of an afterlife or a higher power that will provide solace or understanding.
Overall, the lyrics of Trauma paint a vivid and somber picture of the emotional and psychological effects of experiencing trauma, capturing the dark and complex feelings that people often grapple with in the face of inexplicable tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Trauma Was My Premonition
I had a feeling beforehand that something terrible was going to happen.
This Can't Be Real, Why Me
I can't believe that this is happening to me, it's not fair.
Faced With This Awakening
I am suddenly confronted with the harsh reality of what has happened.
What Is This Suppose To Be
I don't understand what is happening or why it had to happen.
I Lost My Innocence
My world has been shattered and I can never go back to feeling the way I used to.
Framed Is This Conspiracy
I feel like someone else is responsible for this tragedy, but I can't prove it.
As I Saw My Child, Lifeless On The Floor
I am experiencing the worst possible pain and grief as a parent.
Shattered Dreams, Oblivious
All my hopes and aspirations for the future have been destroyed and I feel lost and hopeless.
Where Am I
I feel like I'm in a completely different place emotionally than I used to be.
Why Am I Still Here
I question why I have to keep living with this unbearable pain and sadness.
Since You Taken All Of Me
My identity and sense of self have been completely changed by this tragedy.
Searching For Answers That I Will Never Know
I am desperate for an explanation or closure, but I know deep down that I will never get one.
Can't Stand The Truth
The reality of what has happened is too much for me to bear.
When This Life Is Gone
I wonder what will happen to me when I die, and whether anyone will be there to comfort me.
Will You Be There For Me
I crave the support and love of others during this difficult time.
Eternal Pain Begun
I know that this pain will never truly go away, and it terrifies me.
What Ifs & But Why's
Run Through My Mind
I can't stop thinking about all the different scenarios that could have prevented this tragedy, and I question why it had to happen to me.
Nothing Can Ease My Insanity
I feel like I'm going crazy and nothing can calm me down or make me feel better.
No Drugs Will Sedate Me
I can't find solace in any kind of medication or substance.
My Only Salvation
Stay Alive Stay Alive
The only thing keeping me going is the hope that I will survive this and eventually find peace.
When I Can't Live For Now
There are times when the pain and sadness are too much to handle, and I don't want to keep going.
Don't Tell Me Time Will Heal
I can't bear the thought of waiting and hoping that time will eventually make things better.
There Is Nothing Left Behind But
Dry Ashes Mountain Of Tears
I feel like my life has been reduced to nothing but sadness and despair, and I will never be able to recover what has been lost.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.