Miami, Florida-based WYKKED WYTCH have issued the following update:

"My Dear WW fans we just found out that our ex-bass player Jeremy Deacon from old days passed away from Lymphoma. He was only 33 years old and was a great friend and kind /gentle soul with great talent. I'm very saddened with heavy heart and shock!!!! This is the second member we lost from that era. Timur WW drummer was the other member died from suicide few years back. Very sad to lose a band members and friends who has made an impact in my life personally and for the band! Thanks for the great memories Jeremy, hope you find Timur wherever you are and jam WW tunes! RIP brother!!"

'Despised Existence' is the first track to be issued from The Ultimate Deception, the fifth album from Wykked Wytch, set to be released on February 14th by Goomba Music.

Wykked Wytch - "Despised Existence" by Goomba Music

The Ultimate Deception marks the addition of lead guitarist / songwriter Nate Poulson to the group. Always determined to break new ground and discover new talent, frontwoman/founder Ipek has teamed with Nate, who composed nine badass tunes that add a whole new dimension and flavor to the band's constantly evolving sound. Taking a modern approach to the group's already established sound, the songs are heavy, technical, and melodic with each one standing on its own. Showcased on this release are vocalist Ipek's true abilities that drive the album.

Also featured is one of the best drummers in metal today, Kevin Talley (DAATH, SIX FEET UNDER, CHIMAIRA) who appears as a session musician compliments the songs with his killer double bass and blast work. The album was recorded in April/May 2011 at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, CA with amazing production from engineer Daniel Castleman (AS I LAY DYING, WINDS OF PLAGUE), who recorded & mixed. Finishing touches were handled by Alan Douches (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER), who mastered at West West Side Music in New Windsor, NY.

The Ultimate Deception includes 10 tracks, they are as follows:

'Birthing The Beast'

'The Ultimate Deception'

'Serpents Among Us'

'Despised Existence'

'Prayers Of The Decapitated'

'When The Sleepers Rise'

'Ecstasy'

'Fade To Black' (METALLICA cover)

'Abolish The Weak'

'Eyes Of A Vulture'

Check out a preview for the album below: