Beethoven Goes Metal – YouTube Sensations Sophie Lloyd & Cole Rolland Collaborate On 5th Symphony

13th August 2021 0 By John Deaux

Kiesel-endorsed shred heroes and YouTube sensations COLE ROLLAND and SOPHIE LLOYD have come together for a very metal take on BEETHOVEN’s 5^th Symphony.

“Sophie and I have joked around for ages about working together and it finally happened!” says Cole. “We arrived at creating a fully unique, metalized arrangement of the classical piece: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. I promise you’ve never heard Beethoven like this. The original piece lends itself to
duelling violins that call and answer each other in such an engaging way. Why not experience this on fully new terrain with shredding electric guitars, thick breakdowns, and modern metal production? Sit back and enjoy our take on one of the most recognizable pieces in the history of music.”

Sophie comments: “I’ve been a fan of Cole’s for a long time so when he approached me about this collab I was immediately up for it and knew it was going to be something special. Beethoven’s symphonies such as this one have inspired rock and metal music for years and it’s been so interesting to delve into the theory behind these songs and create something that both metalheads and classical junkies can headbang along too in unison! We work really well together and I’m looking forward to doing more collaborations with him in the future!”