Social media sensation Sophie Lloyd has announced her debut album and released the title track single, “Imposter Syndrome.” The song features a special guest spot by guitar hero Lzzy Hale of popular American heavy rock band Halestorm.

The highly anticipated debut from the British guitarist is set to feature an impressive list of collaborators, including Trivium’s Matt Heafy, Brandon Saller of Atreyu and Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch. It is her song, “Imposter Syndrome” with Lzzy Hale that Lloyd calls “a dream come true” and is the first single that fans can hear off the album of the same name.

Speaking of the collaboration, Lloyd said, “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.”

Hale, no stranger to Lloyd’s work thus far, 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 honour to draw my weapons and with such a talented and stunning soul!” 

Lloyd got her start by creating guitar videos and streaming it online on platforms like YouTube. She began by doing covers of popular bands that she enjoyed such as Green Day and Iron Maiden before moving on to classic rock and metal songs. It was’t too long before the guitarist made the sizeable jump from online content creator to massive arena rock star.

The guitarist remains quite humble about her meteoric rise however, saying, “I just kind of wing it. The truth is, I never set out to be an online content creator. I joined YouTube back in the day because there wasn’t a real music scene where I grew up. I had to follow a more unconventional path. I didn’t plan to be a touring musician, either; in fact, I like staying at home and being with my family…. I just love making music, and I’m open to whatever exciting thing comes my way.”

Sophie Lloyd’s album, Imposter Syndrome will be released on 10 November. You can pre-order the album here.