History & Biography
Reviews THE GREAT KAT - TORTURE CHAMBER (video)
Here it is! A The Great Kat video clip and it is nothing short of what you would expect from the dominatrix queen of narcissistic, sadistic metal guitar. Prepare boys and girls, for this is nothing like the tame, mainstream blandness you'll see on Much crap or Money TV.Over the course of 2.5 minutes The Great Kat manages to show enough debauchery and depravity to make this worth every sick torture/ horror/ metal fanatic's while. If lightning fast guitar romps or a half nude abusing domintarix, or the sight of multiple torture devices sound anything like your cup of shed-blood, then your money's already in the mail! To order write to Thomas PR, 775 Park Ave., Suite 222, Huntington, NY 11743 USA or in that country call 1800KAT9199. - Ali "The Metallian"
THE GREAT KAT - WAGNER'S WAR - TPR
There have been many harrowing times during America's fight against
evil and
terrorism. At times, the forces of good have faced seemingly
insurmountable
odds. Faced with adversaries aplenty, supporters of goodness, freedom,
love
and art have renewed reason to rejoice. Come to tip the balance in
favour of
America, ladies and gentlemen, Marines and National Guard, civic
officials
and volunteer firefighters please welcome The Great Kat. It is with a
sigh
of relief and a renewed belief in the imminent defeat of all evil-doers
that
the supporters of the war against Mullah Omar, bin Laden, Castro,
Farrakhan,
Ralph Nader and Saddam Hussein hail the descent of The Great Kat from
'shred/Classical' guitar heaven.
Co-opting Wagner (recall how mighty Manowar has ordained Wagner the
father
of heavy metal?), Franz Liszt and others, The Great Kat is a guitar
fretboard up the back side of the Taliban. Shredding tracks like War
('Murder the Muthers! Slaughter the bastards!'), Terror ('You came to
terrorize, To make your statement, You killed innocent people, Damn
sick
terrorists, jihad on you') and Humiliation are a tremolo bar in the eye
of
all nefarious slimes everywhere.
There are no two ways about it. The Great Kat's talent will blind evil,
crush communism, destroy Maoism and smash Chomskyites back to their
Allahs.
Further ammunition is provided by The Great Kat's dazzlingly sexy
Aphrodite
looks which like the siren of yore will, sure as an Injun is devilish,
attract would-be terrorists. Only this time instead of boarding the 72
Virgins Express, the conspirators will be dragged down and punished
under
the stiletto heels of The Great Kat ('Heel! Kneel! Get on all fours!
Lowlife!') - retribution indeed.
America and the free world rejoice, your bosoms of freedom are here.
THE GREAT KAT - WAR
War is a short concept video of the song featuring Kat herself in (bikini) combat attire head banging to footage from World War II, September 11th and other atrocities. The video depicts her commanding American troops to battle, along with General Patton, Bradley and others, and is partly shot like a news footage on TV. Think what you will of The Great Kat, but she sure knows how to put on a show. March to www.greatkat.com to get this! - Ali "The Metallian"
THE GREAT KAT - ZAPATEADO - THOMAS
Another short video this time featuring the Great Kat surrounded by American flags and declaring US victory in war. Mixing her famous fast violin and guitar work this video also includes a shot of the famous 'Uncle Sam Needs You' poster and many more American symbols. Check out www.greatkat.com or call 800-KAT-9199. - Anna Tergel
THE GREAT KAT - EXTREME GUITAR SHRED
The latest by The Great Kat is a DVD that includes six videos and a few extras. In Zapateado, Torture Chamber, Castration, Live In Chicago, Dominatrix and War one can clearly see what she is all about. She eagerly and unashamedly promotes America as the land of the free and one wonders if it is indeed the only place where she can be allowed to make videos dealing with such subjects and including such imagery as castration and torture while at the same raising the flag of the country. The extras included are a FAQ and a few additional images for all Kat slaves to enjoy. Check www.greatkat.com, www.extremeguitarshred.com or www.extremeshred.com for more. - Anna Tergel
THE GREAT KAT – BEETHOVEN SHREDS
With this review let us address a few points regarding The Great Kat, her music, this CD and context.
Firstly, and no matter what, one has to show the guitarist/singer a modicum of respect. She has been at it delivering her brand of speedy Classical music-influenced material for thirty years. Anyone else would have thrown in the towel or gravitated to acoustic numbers or given herself a cowboy hat and begun strumming along to vomit like Toby Keith, as Bon Joki for example has, by now. What is more she is playing so fast and flawlessly it is difficult to imagine she is making up either her convictions or Julliard training. The whammy bar on Torture Techniques would make Slayer proud. She is not kidding when she calls her music “Hyperspeed” either. Her banshee screeches are intact too. Kat still has long hair, a flaunting body and more studs and leather than the entire cast of Judas Priest has adorned in a decade. This CD, which is based on the Beethoven’s Guitar Shred DVD, contains seven songs that end in less than 8 minutes. That is how fast she is.
The problems are elsewhere. The obvious one being that most of the material is neither hers nor originally metal. This disc features music from Beethoven, Bach and Paganini. A great musician would compose her own and match the brilliance. The world is strewn with guitarists covering others’ work. Moreover, her own compositions show a typical American ignorance such as found in the halls of US Congress, right-wing media like USA’s ABC News, CBS News, PBS, etc. and public washrooms in Oklahoma and Texas where men cap off their sexual encounter with a meeting of the local Republican organizing committee and a round of machine gun target practice. Songs like IslamoFascists are either very bad jokes or ignorance of the worst kind. It is obvious that The Great Kat misunderstands the universal spirit and peacefulness of Classical music when she lip syncs the dross that comes from Fox News and other racist outlets, but to be clear Fascists believe in racial and religious superiority and oppressed and despised the Muslims. This makes The Great Kat a follower who repeats the crap fed to her. This is akin to the recent march in Poland where 100,000 retarded louts marched for fascism and presumably invited the Germans to attack and spank them once again. If The Great Kat wants to remain a musical, lyrical and conceptual cover version it is her business, but she must accept the consequences that go with her ignorance. These would include disdain and ostracization.
Classical music was founded and composed by great musicians who brought mankind together and provided universal joy. Heavy metal was founded and composed by great contemporary artists who rose up against the norms of society and elites who oppress and divide us to get their way. That The Great Kat neither knows this nor seems to care is a discredit to her music, as good and wild as it is. – Ali “The Metallian”
THE GREAT KAT - MOZART'S THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO OVERTURE 
The mistress of metal keeps shredding classic songs, keeps upping the speed and in this two-minute single takes on the classical violin again too. She proves she is the reincarnation of past masters. Metal Mozart as she puts it. Marriage Of Figaro was first written in 1786 and recreated at the present time. The Great Kat hasn't lost her looks and flair either. Visit the wildest Juilliard graduate at www.greatkat.com – Anna Tergel
Interviews Out of the many interesting discs recently brought before Ali "The
Metallian" and the knights at Metallian Towers one has to be The Great
Kat's
Wagner's War. The review is elsewhere, but suffice it to say that we
simply
had to interview The Great Kat after hearing the material. Well, the
time
came and the interview was completed. Yet for purposes of authenticity
please assume that all answers were screamed, follow-up questions were
met
with silence or derision and that The Great Kat likes to scream
'Die!!!!!!!'
as often as possible - 07.08.2002
Thank you for calling. The title of your latest masterpiece is Wagner's
War.
Will you expand on the title for the readers of Metallian?
The title Wagner's War was chosen because Wagner's The Ride Of The
Valkyries
is the battle cry to war. The Great Kat has decided to confront the
terrorist barbarians who viciously attacked my city -New York City -
with
Shred/Classical music on this new CD!
It has worked. The terrorists haven't attacked again. Still, will you
talk
more specifically about the songs?
Wagner's War features Act I: War: first there is Wagner's The Ride Of
The
Valkyries from the Opera Die Walküre. This music is the definitive
battle cry to war, featuring opera singers, The Great Kat's opera
singers,
The Great Kat's symphony orchestra and shred band. Then there is War
which
is heavy and brutal and is an ode to war! Third there is Terror which
is
about terror, Horror and Murder!
Act II: Revenge features Punishment which is about Punishment to
traitors.
Humiliation is next and humiliation and revenge rips through this
guitar
shred fest.
Act III: Victory has Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody number two with The
Symphony
Orchestra and shred band joining together in this insane version of
this
famous rhapsody. Sarasate's Zapateado is where The Great Kat's
lightning
fast guitar technique and demonic violin virtuosity shine on this
incredible
virtuosic showstopper! You can download a music sample of Wagner's War
CD at
www.greatkat.com.
Is there a deeper meaning to your lyrics?
War, terror, punishment, humiliation. Get it? Go to The Kat web site at
www.greatkat.com and hear samples of this outrageous music for
yourselves.
OK. Your guitar playing and vocals are breathtaking. How many years
have you
practiced? How many years is that in human terms?
The Great Kat has been playing guitar for 15 years. I have been playing
violin since 9 years old.
Speaking of which, you have such dexterous fingers. Which finger
exercises
do you practice?
The Great Kat is a violin virtuoso, who simply transcribes all violin
solos,
runs, and exercises to the guitar.
Do you actually use your fingers more or is it all in the wrist?
This is violin technique! That means its a combination of finger speed,
picking, shifting, string, crossings and right hand/left hand and wrist
mobility.
Since you are so talented, are guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen,
Ritchie
Blackmore, etc. arrogant to tackle Classical music when there is The
Great
Kat's work out there?
The Great Kat is God.
Is that a yes?
The Great Kat is God! You can only compare The Great Kat to
Beethoven!
You are a Juliard graduate. Have they asked you to come back and teach?
Could they afford you?
The Great Kat is not a teacher. The Great Kat is a musical
revolutionary.
Aren't revolutionaries also teachers?
Die.
Fine, enough about the guitar. Let us tackle your voice. Are you aware
how
you pleasure many when you open your mouth?
The Great Kat's screams are meant to bring out vicious, brutal and raw
emotions.
Yes, but...
Wake up!
OK. Are you positive proof that females are superior to males? That is,
do
you think pussy is better than a Tom Cat, that gods walk among man?
The Great Kat is God! Who cares about mere mortal men and
women?
Were you to erect your own Kat Harem who would you place in it? Please
please say Ali "The Metallian".
Great idea.
Yes, it is. When Jews and Christians hail their final prophets as the
Messiah, are they blind to the true Messiah The Great Kat? If yes,
why?
The Great Kat is the musical messiah!
What about Jews and the Christians?
(Silence)
In the same context, Seeing that you have millions of fans will it be
possible that one day there will be a Great Kat goddess colony?
A colony of Kat slaves inhabiting this pathetic Earth is a brilliant
idea!
Since you are now thinking about it, what would be the condition for
admittance?
Absolute worship of the deity Kat.
Can we go back to Beethoven quickly? You have admitted to being an
incarnation of Beethoven? How accurate is that? For while Beethoven
might
have been your equal in musicianship, surely you win out by virtue of a
more
intellectual outlook on life.
The Great Kat is the reincarnation of Beethoven. Enough said.
Your new opus Wagner's War is a claw in the face of all Allah
worshipers. Do
you think any of the nefarious terrorist organizations have taken
notice of
you yet? If yes, what is their reaction? Please reassure the fans that
you
are not in danger and you have taken the appropriate precautions.
The Great Kat specifically wrote Wagner's War to confront the terrorist
barbarians who attacked my city - New York City.
You didn't really answer the question... Where in New York City do you
live?
Have you thought of running for office in that district?
The Great Kat lives in Manhattan.
Again that is not the complete answer. Anyway, have you been contacted
by
the political authority to license your work for public use? Perhaps on
the
battlefield or as a morning motivational symphony at governmental
offices?
I'll keep you posted.
Thank you. I am sure you have been offered better and bigger recording
contracts? Why have you refused thus far?
The Great Kat is the owner of my own record label, TPR Music.
I was under the impression that your sister owns TPR.
Die!
OK, perhaps I am on to something! Your fans want to see you live in
concert.
Have you thought of getting on the road and have Manowar either open
for you
or become your backing band?
Stay tuned to the Kat web site at www.greatkat.com for all tour dates
and
other Kat info.
I will use this opportunity to ask several personal questions of
interest to
those scratched by your claws. How do you remain so beautiful?
The Great Kat is God.
How do I become your slave?
That's a good question. One: spread the word of Classical/shred to the
masses. Two, Go to every web site, chat room and internet group and
scream
The Great Kat is God! Three, get on all fours and bow to your mistress
Kat,
while I shove my boot up your butt.
I have an even better idea. How do I get to sleep with you?
Die!
No seriously...
Now bow to your messiah!
I suppose it can't be helped. The web site is www.greatkat.com in case
you
missed it!
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