Lyric Noel’s Journey from Disney Tunes to Metal Icon and Acid Bloom Collaborator

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews metal vocalist Lyric Noel. The conversation covers Lyric's musical journey, her collaborations—especially the new single "Acid Bloom" featuring Stitched Up Heart—and her perspectives on women in metal, creative process, and the supportive nature of the metal scene. They also touch on viral success, the importance of technique in extreme vocals, and Lyric’s multifaceted career.Main Topics CoveredLyric Noel’s recent collaborations, particularly "Acid Bloom" with Stitched Up HeartThe design and significance of song-specific merchandiseWomen breaking barriers and supporting each other in the metal sceneThe role of emotion and technique in music, especially extreme vocalsPersonal stories from Lyric Noel about her musical inspiration and journeyExperiences with viral video success and the differences between originals and coversGatekeeping and expectations for women artists in heavy musicThe supportive atmosphere of metal festivals and the sense of communityHair styling in rock and metal, with fun anecdotes about fellow artistsKey Discussions & StoriesHow "Acid Bloom" Collaboration Came AboutLyric Noel discussed how "Acid Bloom" was not initially intended as a feature, but after signing with Judge and Jury, she decided Mixie (Stitched Up Heart) was the perfect fit thanks to her cyberpunk-goth style and stage presence 02:31.Unique Song MerchandisePipeman and Lyric Noel talked about how few artists release shirts for individual songs and applauded the creativity behind it 01:12.Women in Metal & CollaborationPipeman pointed out the rise of women in the metal genre and how their technical ability impresses audiences 03:19.Lyric Noel highlighted the importance of women in the scene supporting each other and how they’re "rewriting the rules," specifically praising bands like Spiritbox, Jinjer, and the collaborative spirit among female musicians 19:19.Learning the Art of GrowlingThe challenges and techniques behind growling and screaming in metal were discussed, with references to leading figures like Courtney LaPlante and Heidi from Butcher Babies 07:03.Musical Origins & InspirationsLyric Noel shared how her journey began with Disney soundtracks, progressed through pop, and landed in metal after discovering the band Kittie, which inspired her to pursue this genre 08:39.Viral Success Story: "Cry Little Sister" CoverLyric Noel described how their cover of "Cry Little Sister" went viral organically on YouTube, gaining 4.4 million views without advertisement 17:16.Metal Community as FamilySeveral stories showcased the inclusive nature of metal festivals and how the stereotype of "scary metalheads" is often the opposite of reality 11:13.Gatekeeping and Industry ChallengesA candid discussion on how some in the press and music industry still gatekeep female artists, contrasted with positive personal experiences with major artists like Amy Lee and Nita Strauss 14:14.Notable Quotes"Music is all kinds of art, you know, and I looked at that t-shirt under your merch. I was like, wow, that's pretty badass." — Pipeman"I look at music like, you want to be big, act big, and you will be." — Lyric Noel"Women have way more passion and emotion than most men. So that plays a role, I would say so." — Pipeman"We have to support each other... bands like Spiritbox are really kind of rewriting the rules." — Lyric Noel"It's a learned skill is what it is... No one's born knowing how to scream, actually. It actually takes more natural talent to sing." — Lyric Noel"If it wasn't for me discovering Kittie, I don't know if I would be having this conversation with you here today." — Lyric NoelResources & Links MentionedLyric Noel OfficialTikTok: Lyric Noel OfficialInstagram: Lyric Noel OfficialFacebook: Lyric Noel MusicYouTube: Lyric Noel OfficialMerch & WebsiteCB EntertainmentManaged by Chris BianchiBands & Artists Referenced:Stitched Up Heart (Mixie), Living Dead Girl, Sleep Token (Vessel), Spiritbox (Courtney LaPlante), Jinjer (Tatiana), Butcher Babies (Heidi), Kittie, 12 Stones, Amy Lee, Nita Strauss, Bring Me The Horizon, Alex, Full Metal JesseConnect & SupportFollow Lyric Noel on all major social platforms.Get exclusive "Acid Bloom" merchandise at lyricnoel.com.Listen, share, and support female voices in metal!Thank you for tuning in to The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.