Guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd, known for her huge social media presence and as a member of Machine Gun Kelly’s touring band, will release her debut solo album, Imposter Syndrome, on November 10th. In advance of the LP, Lloyd has unveiled the music video for the title track, which is a rousing metal anthem featuring vocals and lyrics from Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.
The music video features Lloyd showing off her intense guitar chops, while Hale belts out vocals in a fiery presence.
“Working with Lzzy was honestly a dream come true for me,” Lloyd said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan of hers for years growing up, and when I decided to do a collaborative album, her name was the first one that came to mind. She did such an incredible job at taking such a personal thing and making a song that conveys all the emotion I have felt for years.”
She continued, “Musically, this song takes a different direction to others on the album, it has a more ballad feel to it, while still being epic and powerful. Jason Soudah composed orchestral strings for this song as well, which really captured the emotion we wanted to convey. It was so healing to work with Lzzy on this song and has really helped me overcome my own imposter syndrome and I hope others will be able to relate to it and know they are not alone and they can overcome anything.”
Hale added, “I’ve been garnering inspiration from Sophie Lloyd for years! When Sophie asked me to put lyric and song to her amazing instrumental work, we talked in depth about how this album has been a tool in helping her overcome her feelings of otherness. It was like thumbing through her diary and also like staring at myself in the mirror. I hope that this song will give strength to anyone who needs it. It was an honor to draw my weapons and with such a talented and stunning soul!”
“Imposter Syndrome” follows the album’s first single, “Runaway,” which dropped back in July. The classic rock anthem featured rowdy vocals from Steel Panther frontman Michael Starr.
Imposter Syndrome also features Atreyu’s Brandon Saller, Trivium’s Matt Heafy, Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch, Tyler Connolly from Theory of a Deadman, Canadian vocalist Lauren Babic, and Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson.
Watch the video for “imposter Syndrome” below, and pre-order the album here.
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Imposter Syndrome Track Listing:
01. Do Or Die (feat. Nathan James)
02. Pressure (feat. Brandon Saller)
03. Imposter Syndrome (feat. Lzzy Hale)
04. Let It Hurt (feat. Chris Robertson)
05. Runaway (feat. Michael Starr)
06. Fall Of Man (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
07. Lost (feat. Cole Rolland)
08. Hanging On (feat. Lauren Babic)
09. Avalanche (feat. Trevor McNevan)
10. Won’t You Come (feat. Marisa Rodriguez)
11. Judge And Jury (feat. Tyler Connolly)
