
— About
A guitarist built for the road
Pop, Hard Rock, Punk, Deathcore, Power Metal. Twenty years of showing up early, learning the set, and delivering the take.
— The Story
From bedroom to backline.
German guitarist Patrick Hesse, also known as “Copypat,” is a session and tour guitarist with more than two decades of live experience across national and international stages. His musical career is defined by versatility, precision, and a strong focus on performance and tone.
As a guitarist Pat combines modern heavy sounds with technical finesse and a professional live approach. Whether performing on festival stages, in clubs, or in the studio, his playing is characterized by dynamics, tight execution, and musical adaptability.
The nickname “Copypat” — inspired by the term “Copycat” — reflects his ability to quickly adapt to the playing styles, sound, and performance dynamics of different artists and bands. As a session guitarist, this skill has become one of his trademarks, allowing him to seamlessly integrate into a wide range of musical environments while staying true to the identity of each project.
— Roles
Five hats, one instrument
— Timeline
Career milestones
First live show at 16 with the band Megrim
Composition of national and international movie scores and sound design in cooperation with the Film Acting School Cologne
Composition and performance of live music at Deutsches Theater Göttingen
10+ session bands from pop-deathcore
Time away from making music to be at home with the family
Joining the german power metal band AEON GODS as a touring guitarist
Joining the Pigtrum family as an official Pigrum Artist
Joining the portugese symphonic death metal band Dark Oath as a touring guitarist
Joining the german power metal band AEON GODS as a permanant member
Joining the Aristides family as an official Aristides Artist
Available worldwide for tours, sessions and live shows.
AI-generated"The gig is the reward. Everything else — the flights, the load-ins, the twelve-hour drives — is just the price of admission."