Heavy metal solo? That's child's play: Meet the 8-year-old girl whose guitar skills have become a worldwide internet hit

Heavy metal solo? That's child's play: Meet the 8-year-old girl whose guitar skills have become a worldwide internet hit - An eight-year-old British girl whose guitar skills have impressed music fans across the world has released another awe-inspiring video.

In the latest clip, Zoe Thomson, from Thatcham, Berkshire, showcases her talents in a solo piece playing along to a guitar track from Finnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius.

She makes the speedy fretwork look effortless as she moves her fingers along to the Stratosphere and the video has already have over had 500,000 views.

Talented: In the video Zoe Thomson, from Thatcham, Berkshire, showcases her talents playing along with a Stratovarius backing track

Born to perform: At the end of the impressive solo, the eight year old looks up proudly

Since she was six years old, Zoe has performed in a series of solo clips playing the electric guitar.

She was recently signed by guitar company Daisy Rock artist roster earlier this month. Here's the skinny from a recent press release:

In a recent interview with Newbury Today, Zoe’s mother Collette said:

'Zoe is really excited; she is overjoyed. For someone of her age to get an endorsement is a massive achievement. I think you have to have something special to be endorsed, and it's really nice that someone has recognized her talent.'

Inspiration: The solo piece she played called 'Stratosphere' was from Finnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius

After watching her latest video internet users commented: 'Holy guitar prodigy batman! Outstanding :) Eddie Van Halen has nothing on you!'

Another wrote; 'Her hands are so tiny, that must make it a little harder for her, but she still shows mad skill!'

The talented youngster is part of the child group Mini Band who became an internet hit last year with a cover of Metallica's Enter Sandman.

The band made up of eight and 10-year-olds - were performing at the Bucklebury Beer Festival and a video of the song on racked up more than three million hits.

As a band the group had posted a variety of music videos online filmed in scenic locations.

The US band were so impressed with the young music stars they posted a one-minute video online singing their praises.

But it seems that age can sometimes affect musical progress as on the Mini Band Facebook page it states that the grip were removed from a competition 'by the organisers because they are too young! You gotta laugh, but hey, that's rock n roll for ya!' ( dailymail.co.uk )