Sophie Lloyd Nearly Loses Finger During Video Shoot

Sophie Lloyd nearly lost a finger during a recent video shoot.

The guitarist shared some photos from her Download Festival experience and also included a video about her hospital visit, showing how they had to use a mini circular saw to remove her ring. Lloyd wrote in the caption:

“Another amazing Download weekend full of amazing people, amazing music, lots of mud and almost loosing my finger.”

Lloyd Further Speaks on Her Injury

Sophie nearly suffered this serious guitar-related injury during a video shoot with YouTuber Cole Rolland. They collaborated on their third project, ‘Lost in a Memory.’ During filming, a ring she was wearing almost caused her to lose a finger. Right after finishing her part, the guitarist rushed to the emergency room because she had lost feeling in her finger. She said:

“This will definitely be in my memory for a long time. Straight after filming my part in this song, I had to go to A&E to get a ring removed as my finger started swelling and going numb. Luckily all is okay and my finger is here to shred another day!”

Rolland mentioned that Lloyd’s melodic and intense guitar style was perfect for the track, ‘Lost in a Memory’:

“‘Lost in a Memory’ began as an outlet for some thoughts that had been weighing on me for some time. I knew that Sophie was the perfect feature for this track once the chorus had really taken shape melodically and stylistically. Her melodic shred approach paired with her attention to detail regarding pre-existing melodies in the track was precisely what was needed to take this one over the top.”

Lloyd has a busy schedule ahead. She’s set to headline her first solo show in London on October 17 at Camden Underworld, and all tickets are already sold out.

You can see the photos she shared on IG below and the video here.

Photo Credit: Sophie Lloyd – Instagram