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GENIUSES:
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN-The GREATEST COMPOSER in HISTORY. The Greatest Composition in Musical History, Beethoven's SYMPHONY #9 "THE CHORAL" (1824) was composed when he was TOTALLY DEAF!
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN,
Greatest Classical Composer in history, who composed the masterpiece Symphony #9, while TOTALLY DEAF!
 
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, Baroque Composer who wrote the genius UNFINISHED masterpiece "ART OF FUGUE" in his last years, while SLOWLY GOING BLIND!
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, Baroque Composer who wrote the genius UNFINISHED masterpiece "THE ART OF THE FUGUE" in his last years, while SLOWLY GOING BLIND!
 
Paganini was called "The Devil's Son" and "Witch's Brat" for his demonic and amazing violin virtuosity!  Audiences thought Paganini made a pact with the devil to be able to perform supernatural displays of technique!
NICCOLO PAGANINI was called "The Devil's Son" and "Witch's Brat" for his demonic and amazing violin virtuosity!
 
RICHARD WAGNER, genius opera composer who invented the "LEITMOTIVE" (melodies corresponding to characters) and revolutionized operas with the 4 opera masterpiece "THE RING."
RICHARD WAGNER, genius opera composer who invented the "LEITMOTIVE."
 
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI, genius Opera Composer, suffered from a malady known as "neurasthenia"-a mental disorder with psychosomatic symptoms.
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI, genius Opera Composer, suffered from a malady known as "neurasthenia"-a mental disorder with psychosomatic symptoms.
 
ANTONIO VIVALDI, Baroque Classical Composer who was known as the "RED PRIEST" and was buried in a pauper's grave.
ANTONIO VIVALDI, Baroque Classical Composer who was known as the "RED PRIEST" and was buried in a pauper's grave.
 
MOZART: By the age of 10, Mozart was a famous "Wunderkind" prodigy composer/performer. He died when he was only 35 years old, after being commissioned to compose a Requiem Mass (music for the dead) from a mysterious stranger, which Mozart misinterpreted as a pronouncement of his own death.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, GENIUS CLASSICAL Composer, who died when he was only 35 years old.
 
Friedrich Nietzsche, famous German Philosopher who went insane at 45 years old and said "WHAT DOESN'T KILL US MAKES US STRONGER." Nietzsche declared that "GOD IS DEAD", opposed Christianity and believed in the concept of "WILL TO POWER" and "SUPERMAN": the ideal human who can channel passions into creativity and who is superior to the moron masses.
FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE, famous German Philosopher who went insane at 45 years old and declared that "GOD IS DEAD."
 
Da Vinci, the prototype of the "RENAISSANCE MAN", painted the masterpiece "THE LAST SUPPER" (pictured) and wrote tricky coded notebooks in mirror (backwards) writing, which kept his ideas and inventions secret.
LEONARDO DA VINCI, the prototype of the "RENAISSANCE MAN", painted the masterpiece "THE LAST SUPPER".

Socrates, Philosopher, prepares to carry out his death sentence by drinking hemlock. Socrates followers are upset, while Socrates makes a toast to the gods and drank the poison.
SOCRATES, Philosopher, Prepares to Carry out his DEATH SENTENCE drinking HEMLOCK.

 Galileo, Scientific Pioneer, (pictured in court) was put on trial in April 1633 for heresy for declaring radical theories which were in opposition to the Church.
GALILEO on Trial for HERESY
 
SELF-PORTRAIT of VINCENT VAN GOGH AFTER CUTTING HIS OWN EAR
Self-Portrait of VINCENT VAN GOGH After Cutting His Own Ear.
 
 
THE GREAT KAT, The Only FEMALE Musical Revolutionary, Inventor of "Shred/Classical" Music - Bringing Classical Music to the Masses and The NEW BEETHOVEN of the 21st Century!
THE GREAT KAT, The Only FEMALE Musical Revolutionary,   Inventor of "Shred Classical" Music
NEW! GIGWISE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "THE NAKED AND FAMOUS: STARS WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR CLOTHES ON"! "The Great Kat - The Great Kat, whose real name is Katherine Thomas (sounds a lot more serene doesn't it?), has built a career on dressing like a dominatrix. Here she is in one of her more tame publicity shots, looking like she's prepared to rip our heads off." - GigwiseGIGWISE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "THE NAKED AND FAMOUS: STARS WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR CLOTHES ON"! "The Great Kat - The Great Kat, whose real name is Katherine Thomas (sounds a lot more serene doesn't it?), has built a career on dressing like a dominatrix. Here she is in one of her more tame publicity shots, looking like she's prepared to rip our heads off." - GigwiseGIGWISE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "THE NAKED AND FAMOUS: STARS WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR CLOTHES ON"! "The Great Kat - The Great Kat, whose real name is Katherine Thomas (sounds a lot more serene doesn't it?), has built a career on dressing like a dominatrix. Here she is in one of her more tame publicity shots, looking like she's prepared to rip our heads off." - Gigwise
NEW! HAPPY 747TH BIRTHDAY DANTE ALIGHIERI! Born on May 21, 1265 in Italy! DANTE'S "INFERNO" from Dante's epic poem "DIVINE COMEDY", which features 9 LEVELS OF SUFFERING, DEMONIC SLAVES INFLICTING TORTURE ON SINNERS and SATAN DEVOURING TRAITORS! "ALL HOPE ABANDON, YE WHO ENTER HERE." HAPPY 747TH BIRTHDAY DANTE ALIGHIERI! Born on May 21, 1265 in Italy! DANTE'S "INFERNO" from Dante's epic poem "DIVINE COMEDY", which features 9 LEVELS OF SUFFERING, DEMONIC SLAVES INFLICTING TORTURE ON SINNERS and SATAN DEVOURING TRAITORS!
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"WAGNER'S WAR" CD NAMED "THE BEST RECORDS 2011" by FRANKFURTER RUNDSCHAU NEWSPAPERFRANKFURTER RUNDSCHAU NEWSPAPER NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "WAGNER'S WAR" CD "THE BEST RECORDS 2011 - PART 2"! "The best music of 2011: The Great Kat: Wagner’s War, Tpr Music/Cargo" - Frankfurter Rundschau Newspaper (Germany)
WAGNER'S BIRTHDAY 1/2 PRICE SALE! ONLY $7! (Normally $14) Includes: The Great Kat's Masterpiece "WAGNER'S WAR" CD (featuring Wagner's "The Ride Of The Valkyries"), AUTOGRAPHED HOT KAT 8x10 COLOR PHOTO - RED HOT GODDESS OF SHRED and "SHRED ON!" GUITAR PICK! (good until March 23 -- free U.S. Shipping)
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NEW! HAPPY 199TH BIRTHDAY RICHARD WAGNER! Born on May 22, 1813 in Germany! RICHARD WAGNER, genius opera composer who invented the "LEITMOTIVE" (melodies corresponding to characters) and revolutionized operas with the 4 opera masterpiece "THE RING."HAPPY 199TH BIRTHDAY RICHARD WAGNER! Born on May 22, 1813 in Germany! RICHARD WAGNER, genius opera composer who invented the "LEITMOTIVE" (melodies corresponding to characters) and revolutionized operas with the 4 opera masterpiece "THE RING."
WAGNER composed "THE RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES" in 1854 and NOW The Great Kat SHREDS "THE RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES" in 2012!! Clip #1MP3 Clip of The Great Kat/Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries" & Clip #1MP3 Clip of The Great Kat/Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries" (Music from "Wagner's War" CD) GREAT KAT’S SHRED/CLASSICAL GUITAR CDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!
 
NEW! "THE BEST SHRED/GUITAR HERO ALBUMS FOR THE YEAR 1987 THE GREAT KAT - WORSHIP ME OR DIE." - KickAssMetal "THE BEST SHRED/GUITAR HERO ALBUMS FOR THE YEAR 1987 THE GREAT KAT - WORSHIP ME OR DIE." - KickAssMetal"THE BEST SHRED/GUITAR HERO ALBUMS FOR THE YEAR 1987 THE GREAT KAT - WORSHIP ME OR DIE." - KickAssMetal
NEW! KICKASSMETAL FEATURES GREAT KAT'S "WORSHIP ME OR DIE!" & "BEETHOVEN ON SPEED" CDS! "Worship Me Or Die! Beethoven On Speed. 100 out of 100 points. Full Score. There are 2 metal masterpieces that are stand outs.The Great Kat, creating music that will live as a true metal immortal. A true genius and metal visionary. Carving a niche and trail-blazing a path and style all her own, unique, original and peerless. THE GREAT KAT….one of the best shredders in heavy metal. Long Live the Great Kat….Katherine Thomas is a World Class Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Shred Metal, Hyperspeed Metal Guitarist…!!!" - Ron Mabe, KickAssMetalKICKASSMETAL FEATURES GREAT KAT'S "WORSHIP ME OR DIE!" & "BEETHOVEN ON SPEED" CDS! "Worship Me Or Die! Beethoven On Speed. 100 out of 100 points. Full Score. There are 2 metal masterpieces that are stand outs.The Great Kat, creating music that will live as a true metal immortal. A true genius and metal visionary. Carving a niche and trail-blazing a path and style all her own, unique, original and peerless. THE GREAT KAT….one of the best shredders in heavy metal. Long Live the Great Kat….Katherine Thomas is a World Class Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Shred Metal, Hyperspeed Metal Guitarist…!!!" - Ron Mabe, KickAssMetalKICKASSMETAL FEATURES GREAT KAT'S "WORSHIP ME OR DIE!" & "BEETHOVEN ON SPEED" CDS! "Worship Me Or Die! Beethoven On Speed. 100 out of 100 points. Full Score. There are 2 metal masterpieces that are stand outs.The Great Kat, creating music that will live as a true metal immortal. A true genius and metal visionary. Carving a niche and trail-blazing a path and style all her own, unique, original and peerless. THE GREAT KAT….one of the best shredders in heavy metal. Long Live the Great Kat….Katherine Thomas is a World Class Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Shred Metal, Hyperspeed Metal Guitarist…!!!" - Ron Mabe, KickAssMetalKICKASSMETAL FEATURES GREAT KAT'S "WORSHIP ME OR DIE!" & "BEETHOVEN ON SPEED" CDS! "Worship Me Or Die! Beethoven On Speed. 100 out of 100 points. Full Score. There are 2 metal masterpieces that are stand outs.The Great Kat, creating music that will live as a true metal immortal. A true genius and metal visionary. Carving a niche and trail-blazing a path and style all her own, unique, original and peerless. THE GREAT KAT….one of the best shredders in heavy metal. Long Live the Great Kat….Katherine Thomas is a World Class Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Shred Metal, Hyperspeed Metal Guitarist…!!!" - Ron Mabe, KickAssMetal
DON411.com FEATURES THE GREAT KAT GUITAR GODDESS/JUILLIARD GRAD VIOLIN VIRTUOSO!DON411.com FEATURES THE GREAT KAT GUITAR GODDESS/JUILLIARD GRAD VIOLIN VIRTUOSO!
 
WATCH GREAT KAT MUSIC VIDEOS on YOUTUBE!OVER 1 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS OF THE GREAT KAT'S SHRED/CLASSICAL MUSIC!!!! http://www.youtube.com/user/KthomasPR
 
NEW! SPIN MAGAZINE HONORS THE GREAT KAT WITH A STAR IN THE "GUITAR HERO GALAXY"! "THE LOUDER THE BETTER - INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE. From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT." - David Marchese, Spin Magazine (May/June 2012)SPIN MAGAZINE HONORS THE GREAT KAT WITH A STAR IN THE "GUITAR HERO GALAXY"! "THE LOUDER THE BETTER - INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE. From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT." - David Marchese, Spin Magazine (May/June 2012)SPIN MAGAZINE HONORS THE GREAT KAT WITH A STAR IN THE "GUITAR HERO GALAXY"! "THE LOUDER THE BETTER - INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE. From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT." - David Marchese, Spin Magazine (May/June 2012) SPIN MAGAZINE HONORS THE GREAT KAT WITH A STAR IN THE "GUITAR HERO GALAXY"! "THE LOUDER THE BETTER - INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE. From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT." - David Marchese, Spin Magazine (May/June 2012)
 WATCH GREAT KAT MUSIC VIDEOS on YOUTUBE!OVER 1 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS OF THE GREAT KAT'S SHRED/CLASSICAL MUSIC!!!!
-BACH'S "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO #3" -GUITAR/VIOLIN with GUITAR TAB & NOTATION: http://youtu.be/9etszc4VjcQ 
-FINGER-SHREDDING CLOSE-UP on "THE FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE-BEE": http://youtu.be/oteJe3Yum1I 
- PAGANINI’S “CAPRICE #24” with GUITAR TABLATURE & MUSIC NOTATION: http://youtu.be/6uDPPz12sFw 
-BEETHOVEN'S "5th SYMPHONY" with GUITAR TABLATURE & NOTATION: http://youtu.be/JA2kmV4QH2I 
-SARASATE'S "ZAPATEADO" – with GUITAR TABLATURE & MUSIC NOTATION: http://youtu.be/N7hhwhrFgAM 
-"METAL FUGUE: BACH'S THE ART OF THE FUGUE"-THE GREAT KAT'S MOSH: http://youtu.be/e2AvnOY8LbI 
-"HOT SHRED BITS" - BAZZINI'S "THE ROUND OF THE GOBLINS" on GUITAR & VIOLIN http://youtu.be/f3ORZbZZcmw

 
THE GREAT KAT AWARDS:
THE GREAT KAT: Honored with a STAR in the "GUITAR HERO GALAXY" - Spin MagazineHONORED WITH A STAR IN THE "GUITAR HERO GALAXY" - Spin Magazine
"From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT."
THE GREAT KAT: "TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine"TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine
"The Great Kat. 'Girl power' is a gross understatement. The world's first shredding dominatrix."
GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"!! "THE GREAT KAT SIGNATURE SONG 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'" "Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top."- Guitar World Magazine, July 2008 Issue"50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine
"The Great Kat. Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top."
"THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine"THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine  
"The Great Kat - FELINE GROOVY. Likes blood. And Beethoven. Must hear: William Tell Overture."
 THE GREAT KAT: "TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' Poll"TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' Poll
THE GREAT KAT: "12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle Magazine "12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle Magazine
"Juilliard-trained violinist the Great Kat (aka Katherine Thomas) is the most mind-bogglingly fast."
GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE'S "GUTS & GLITTER" NAMES THE GREAT KAT "20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS"! "THE GREAT KAT'S FEROCIOUS PASSION is unleashed in the service of a divine mission: zapping her ultra-virtuosic, 22nd-century shred classical concept into the synapses of what she calls the 'moron masses.' To accomplish this, the Juilliard-trained violinist and guitar shredder transforms classical masterworks into speed-metal songs, rages like a demented dominatrix, spews blood, bears arms, exposes her goodies, and indulges in both mental and dramatic castrations." - Michael Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter" Edition"20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS" - Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter"
"The Juilliard-trained violinist and guitar shredder transforms classical masterworks into speed-metal songs, rages like a demented dominatrix, spews blood."
GIBSON LIFESTYLE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "8 OF THE WORLD'S FASTEST SHREDDERS" "8 OF THE WORLD'S FASTEST SHREDDERS" - Gibson Lifestyle
"The Great Kat - the world’s foremost female shredder. Wait until you see a leather-and-fishnet clad wild woman bump up the BPMs."
 
EXAMINER.COM FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN: THE GREAT KAT'S 'BEETHOVEN SHREDS' RESTYLES FAMED COMPOSER"! "The Great Kat, whose 34 videos have collectively received over one million hits on YouTube, has released her eleventh album. Appropriately titled 'Beethoven Shreds,' a speed demon version of five revered classical tracks served up Great Kat style on guitar. Combining her love of all things metal with her knowledge of classical music, the album is a whirlwind look at Beethoven gone metal. Lacing virtuosity with speed." - Phyllis Pollack, Rock Music Examiner, Examiner.comEXAMINER.COM FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN: THE GREAT KAT'S 'BEETHOVEN SHREDS' RESTYLES FAMED COMPOSER"! "The Great Kat, whose 34 videos have collectively received over one million hits on YouTube, has released her eleventh album. Appropriately titled 'Beethoven Shreds,' a speed demon version of five revered classical tracks served up Great Kat style on guitar. Combining her love of all things metal with her knowledge of classical music, the album is a whirlwind look at Beethoven gone metal. Lacing virtuosity with speed." - Phyllis Pollack, Rock Music Examiner, Examiner.comEXAMINER.COM FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN: THE GREAT KAT'S 'BEETHOVEN SHREDS' RESTYLES FAMED COMPOSER"! "The Great Kat, whose 34 videos have collectively received over one million hits on YouTube, has released her eleventh album. Appropriately titled 'Beethoven Shreds,' a speed demon version of five revered classical tracks served up Great Kat style on guitar. Combining her love of all things metal with her knowledge of classical music, the album is a whirlwind look at Beethoven gone metal. Lacing virtuosity with speed." - Phyllis Pollack, Rock Music Examiner, Examiner.comEXAMINER.COM FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN: THE GREAT KAT'S 'BEETHOVEN SHREDS' RESTYLES FAMED COMPOSER"! "The Great Kat, whose 34 videos have collectively received over one million hits on YouTube, has released her eleventh album. Appropriately titled 'Beethoven Shreds,' a speed demon version of five revered classical tracks served up Great Kat style on guitar. Combining her love of all things metal with her knowledge of classical music, the album is a whirlwind look at Beethoven gone metal. Lacing virtuosity with speed." - Phyllis Pollack, Rock Music Examiner, Examiner.com
MINTLIFE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "A SHOCKING TALENT"! "A Shocking Talent. The Great Kat is a larger than life Juilliard trained classical violinist turned guitar shredder (extremely fast guitarist in the heavy metal style). She takes her knowledge of the great works of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart and processes them through a heavy metal music filter to 'single-handedly resurrect classical music.' What she does: Kat’s extreme talent and classical training allows her to create an outrageous persona that supports both her professional message and motivation." -Rachel Weingarten, MintLifeMINTLIFE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "A SHOCKING TALENT"! "A Shocking Talent. The Great Kat is a larger than life Juilliard trained classical violinist turned guitar shredder (extremely fast guitarist in the heavy metal style). She takes her knowledge of the great works of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart and processes them through a heavy metal music filter to 'single-handedly resurrect classical music.' What she does: Kat’s extreme talent and classical training allows her to create an outrageous persona that supports both her professional message and motivation." -Rachel Weingarten, MintLife
MINTLIFE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "A SHOCKING TALENT"! "A Shocking Talent. The Great Kat is a larger than life Juilliard trained classical violinist turned guitar shredder (extremely fast guitarist in the heavy metal style). She takes her knowledge of the great works of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart and processes them through a heavy metal music filter to 'single-handedly resurrect classical music.' What she does: Kat’s extreme talent and classical training allows her to create an outrageous persona that supports both her professional message and motivation." -Rachel Weingarten, MintLife
INMUSIC FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "CHICK METAL GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN, BACH (WATCH!)"! "Great Kat, a foxy, speed metal-loving guitar shredder who also happens to be a Juilliard graduate violin virtuoso with a penchant for kicking the stuffing out of classical compositions by giving them rock treatments. Great Kat has apparently been amassing fans of her lightning-fast metal-meets-classical guitar playing from far and wide. I especially like her head-snapping run through Rimsky-Korsakov’s 'The Flight of the Bumblebee.' Enjoy!" -Kim Hughes, InMusicINMUSIC FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "CHICK METAL GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN, BACH (WATCH!)"! "Great Kat, a foxy, speed metal-loving guitar shredder who also happens to be a Juilliard graduate violin virtuoso with a penchant for kicking the stuffing out of classical compositions by giving them rock treatments. Great Kat has apparently been amassing fans of her lightning-fast metal-meets-classical guitar playing from far and wide. I especially like her head-snapping run through Rimsky-Korsakov’s 'The Flight of the Bumblebee.' Enjoy!" -Kim Hughes, InMusic
INMUSIC FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "CHICK METAL GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN, BACH (WATCH!)"! "Great Kat, a foxy, speed metal-loving guitar shredder who also happens to be a Juilliard graduate violin virtuoso with a penchant for kicking the stuffing out of classical compositions by giving them rock treatments. Great Kat has apparently been amassing fans of her lightning-fast metal-meets-classical guitar playing from far and wide. I especially like her head-snapping run through Rimsky-Korsakov’s 'The Flight of the Bumblebee.' Enjoy!" -Kim Hughes, InMusic
OUT NOW! BEETHOVEN IN AMERICA", NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL BROYLES, FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! Chapter entitled: "Beethoven in Popular Music"! "No one in heavy metal has exploited Beethoven to the extent of Katherine Thomas, known as 'The Great Kat.' She does not just play Beethoven. If you believe her, she is Beethoven reincarnated. Loud, blistering fast guitar riffs accompanied by screams, and an aggressive hyper-dominatrix persona. Her act is not subtle. She is direct and flamboyant about her intentions. Her virtuosity is for real. Over-the-top stage persona. This is a frontal assault." - By Michael Broyles, "Beethoven in America" Book (Indiana University Press)
"BEETHOVEN IN AMERICA", NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL BROYLES, FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! Chapter entitled: "Beethoven in Popular Music"! "No one in heavy metal has exploited Beethoven to the extent of Katherine Thomas, known as 'The Great Kat.' She does not just play Beethoven. If you believe her, she is Beethoven reincarnated. Loud, blistering fast guitar riffs accompanied by screams, and an aggressive hyper-dominatrix persona. Her act is not subtle. She is direct and flamboyant about her intentions. Her virtuosity is for real. Over-the-top stage persona. This is a frontal assault." - By Michael Broyles, "Beethoven in America" Book (Indiana University Press. Publ. date: 10/6/2011)"BEETHOVEN IN AMERICA", NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL BROYLES, FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! Chapter entitled: "Beethoven in Popular Music"! "No one in heavy metal has exploited Beethoven to the extent of Katherine Thomas, known as 'The Great Kat.' She does not just play Beethoven. If you believe her, she is Beethoven reincarnated. Loud, blistering fast guitar riffs accompanied by screams, and an aggressive hyper-dominatrix persona. Her act is not subtle. She is direct and flamboyant about her intentions. Her virtuosity is for real. Over-the-top stage persona. This is a frontal assault." - By Michael Broyles, "Beethoven in America" Book (Indiana University Press. Publ. date: 10/6/2011)
"Beethoven in America" Book by Michael Broyles -- "The Great Kat, Juilliard graduate (violin), heavy metal artist, self-proclaimed 'Goddess.'"
GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"! "The Great Kat. SIGNATURE SONG: 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'. Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top." - Guitar World MagazineGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"! "The Great Kat. SIGNATURE SONG: 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'. Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top." - Guitar World MagazineGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"! "The Great Kat. SIGNATURE SONG: 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'. Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top." - Guitar World MagazineGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"! "The Great Kat. SIGNATURE SONG: 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'. Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top." - Guitar World Magazine
 
 
GOOD TIMES MAGAZINE'S COVER STORY ON THE GREAT KAT "AN INCREDIBLE GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN" AND REVIEW OF "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! Cover Story: "The Great Kat has earned a completely justified reputation as one of the world's fastest rock guitarists - her 'shredding' has to be heard to be believed." Review: "Kat is truly one of the fastest and most over-the-top guitarists in the history of metal, and that can't be disputed. One of the best locally produced albums of 2011." - By Bob Smith, Good Times MagazineGOOD TIMES MAGAZINE'S COVER STORY ON THE GREAT KAT "AN INCREDIBLE GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN" AND REVIEW OF "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! "The Great Kat has earned a completely justified reputation as one of the world's fastest rock guitarists - her 'shredding' has to be heard to be believed."
"Kat is truly one of the fastest and most over-the-top guitarists in the history of metal, and that can't be disputed." - By Bob Smith, Good Times MagazineGOOD TIMES MAGAZINE'S COVER STORY ON THE GREAT KAT "AN INCREDIBLE GUITARIST SHREDS BEETHOVEN" AND REVIEW OF "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! Cover Story: "The Great Kat has earned a completely justified reputation as one of the world's fastest rock guitarists - her 'shredding' has to be heard to be believed." Review: "Kat is truly one of the fastest and most over-the-top guitarists in the history of metal, and that can't be disputed. One of the best locally produced albums of 2011." - By Bob Smith, Good Times Magazine
HOUSTON PRESS INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat: From Juilliard To Shred Goddess"! "Kat is a Juilliard-trained violinist who traded in the sedate world of classical performance to play the guitar just shy of the speed needed to go back in time. Kat forces these melodies through a black hole and back out again through in a white-hot stream of incredibly fine sound particles that ascend and descend so quickly and accurately that one could debate whether the interpretations are a performance or a weapon. For those who have thus far enjoyed the carnival ride of Beethoven Shreds should have no problem putting Kat's statue alongside the greats." By Jef With One F, Houston PressHOUSTON PRESS INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat: From Juilliard To Shred Goddess"! "Kat is a Juilliard-trained violinist who traded in the sedate world of classical performance to play the guitar just shy of the speed needed to go back in time.  Kat forces these melodies through a black hole and back out again through in a white-hot stream of incredibly fine sound particles that ascend and descend so quickly and accurately that one could debate whether the interpretations are a performance or a weapon. For those who have thus far enjoyed the carnival ride of Beethoven Shreds should have no problem putting Kat's statue alongside the greats." By Jef With One F, Houston Press
HOUSTON PRESS INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat: From Juilliard To Shred Goddess"! "Kat is a Juilliard-trained violinist who traded in the sedate world of classical performance to play the guitar just shy of the speed needed to go back in time. Kat forces these melodies through a black hole and back out again through in a white-hot stream of incredibly fine sound particles that ascend and descend so quickly and accurately that one could debate whether the interpretations are a performance or a weapon. For those who have thus far enjoyed the carnival ride of Beethoven Shreds should have no problem putting Kat's statue alongside the greats." By Jef With One F, Houston PressHOUSTON PRESS INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat: From Juilliard To Shred Goddess"! "Kat is a Juilliard-trained violinist who traded in the sedate world of classical performance to play the guitar just shy of the speed needed to go back in time. Kat forces these melodies through a black hole and back out again through in a white-hot stream of incredibly fine sound particles that ascend and descend so quickly and accurately that one could debate whether the interpretations are a performance or a weapon. For those who have thus far enjoyed the carnival ride of Beethoven Shreds should have no problem putting Kat's statue alongside the greats." By Jef With One F, Houston Press
 
MILENIO'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "GREAT KAT BEETHOVEN"! "She does not skimp on technique and shouts to challenge the speed on the guitar, she is The Great Kat, who reinvents the great scores. She executes pieces like 'The Fifth Symphony' or Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto' at the maximum speed on guitar and violin, with a crushing and powerful technique." - Israel Morales, Milenio (Mexico)MILENIO'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "GREAT KAT BEETHOVEN"! "She does not skimp on technique and shouts to challenge the speed on the guitar, she is The Great Kat, who reinvents the great scores. She executes pieces like 'The Fifth Symphony' or Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto' at the maximum speed on guitar and violin, with a crushing and powerful technique." - Israel Morales, Milenio (Mexico)MILENIO'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "GREAT KAT BEETHOVEN"! "She does not skimp on technique and shouts to challenge the speed on the guitar, she is The Great Kat, who reinvents the great scores. She executes pieces like 'The Fifth Symphony' or Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto' at the maximum speed on guitar and violin, with a crushing and powerful technique." - Israel Morales, Milenio (Mexico)
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ABOUT.COM GUITAR FEATURES THE GREAT KAT'S "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! "The Great Kat's 'Beethoven Shreds.' If you've heard The Great Kat before, you know what to expect - classical music performed in a metal style at blinding speeds. What really struck me was the CD cover - it's about the most bizarre I've seen in a long time." By Dan Cross, About.com GuitarABOUT.COM GUITAR FEATURES THE GREAT KAT'S "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! "The Great Kat's 'Beethoven Shreds.' If you've heard The Great Kat before, you know what to expect - classical music performed in a metal style at blinding speeds. What really struck me was the CD cover - it's about the most bizarre I've seen in a long time." By Dan Cross, About.com GuitarABOUT.COM GUITAR FEATURES THE GREAT KAT'S "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD! "The Great Kat's 'Beethoven Shreds.' If you've heard The Great Kat before, you know what to expect - classical music performed in a metal style at blinding speeds. What really struck me was the CD cover - it's about the most bizarre I've seen in a long time." By Dan Cross, About.com Guitar
 
The Great Kat's "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH MUSIC VIDEO DISTRIBUTORS (MVD)! "Displaying the world's fastest shred guitar music, this CD features The Great Kat's electrifying tracks on guitar and violin with dazzling insane speeds of 300 BPM." The Great Kat's "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH MUSIC VIDEO DISTRIBUTORS (MVD)! "Displaying the world's fastest shred guitar music, this CD features The Great Kat's electrifying tracks on guitar and violin with dazzling insane speeds of 300 BPM." - MVD
 
UGO.COM NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD #6 IN "THE BLOODIEST ALBUM COVERS OF ALL TIME"! "#6 Bloody Vivaldi. The Great Kat is probably the most respected female metal guitarist in the world, with her lightning-fast shredding winning fans wherever she goes. Most of her work is metal reinterpretations of classical pieces, and on the cover of the 1998 EP Bloody Vivaldi, she decided to take the title literally and get drenched in buckets of gore. I approve!" By K. Thor Jensen, Ugo.comUGO.COM NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD #6 IN "THE BLOODIEST ALBUM COVERS OF ALL TIME" & HOUSTON PRESS NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD "OUR 14 FAVORITE BLOODY ALBUM COVERS"! "Bloody Vivaldi, The Great Kat" - By Craig Hlavaty, Houston PressHOUSTON PRESS NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD "OUR 14 FAVORITE BLOODY ALBUM COVERS"! "Bloody Vivaldi, The Great Kat" - By Craig Hlavaty, Houston PressHOUSTON PRESS NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD "OUR 14 FAVORITE BLOODY ALBUM COVERS"!
UGO.COM NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD #6 IN "THE BLOODIEST ALBUM COVERS OF ALL TIME" & HOUSTON PRESS NAMES THE GREAT KAT'S "BLOODY VIVALDI" CD "OUR 14 FAVORITE BLOODY ALBUM COVERS"!
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON ONLINE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT'S "BEETHOVEN'S GUITAR SHRED" DVD! "The Great Kat, who you may know as one of the fastest, fiercest heavy metal guitar shredders in the universe. I popped it in, and was delighted to find some of the greatest heavy metal videos ever made. This lady is hard core. She plays Beethoven's symphonies the way he always intended: incredibly fast and covered in blood." - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon OnlineLATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON ONLINE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT'S "BEETHOVEN'S GUITAR SHRED" DVD! "The Great Kat, who you may know as one of the fastest, fiercest heavy metal guitar shredders in the universe. I popped it in, and was delighted to find some of the greatest heavy metal videos ever made. This lady is hard core. She plays Beethoven's symphonies the way he always intended: incredibly fast and covered in blood." - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Online
GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE BRAZIL'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "THE GREAT KAT 'FRIES' BEETHOVEN"! "She is fast, technical and devilish when she plays and it connects very well to classical music. Great Kat almost makes sparks out of her fingers. The Beethoven's Guitar Shred DVD is her newest product, which features breathtaking tracks. For those who like speed, she bangs!" - By Henrique Inglez de Souza, Guitar Player Magazine Brazil, April 2010GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE BRAZIL'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "THE GREAT KAT 'FRIES' BEETHOVEN"! "She is fast, technical and devilish when she plays and it connects very well to classical music. Great Kat almost makes sparks out of her fingers. The Beethoven's Guitar Shred DVD is her newest product, which features breathtaking tracks. For those who like speed, she bangs!" - By Henrique Inglez de Souza, Guitar Player Magazine Brazil, April 2010GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE BRAZIL'S INTERVIEW WITH THE GREAT KAT "THE GREAT KAT 'FRIES' BEETHOVEN"! "She is fast, technical and devilish when she plays and it connects very well to classical music. Great Kat almost makes sparks out of her fingers. The Beethoven's Guitar Shred DVD is her newest product, which features breathtaking tracks. For those who like speed, she bangs!" - By Henrique Inglez de Souza, Guitar Player Magazine Brazil, April 2010
"Kat is best described as a 21st century Janis Joplin who breaks out of the conventionally assigned gender role limitations of acceptable female behavior, to give the historically male dominated music scene a woman's energy and edge." Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze"Kat is best described as a 21st century Janis Joplin who breaks out of the conventionally assigned gender role limitations of acceptable female behavior, to give the historically male dominated music scene a woman's energy and edge." Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze
 
NEW YORK MAGAZINE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat. The High Priestess of Guitar Shred. She can play 'Flight of the Bumblebee' at 300 beats per minute! Wagner’s War, a no-holds-barred response to September 11, includes a cover of that tender Nazi classic 'Flight of the Valkyries.' Her followers (the 'Kat slaves') think she’s just the soldier America needs. Ranked among 'The Ten Fastest Shredders of All Time.' Totally spoiling her crazy-lady rep: She studied classical violin at Juilliard." - Melissa Maerz , New York Magazine, 4/21/10NEW YORK MAGAZINE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat. The High Priestess of Guitar Shred. She can play 'Flight of the Bumblebee' at 300 beats per minute! Wagner’s War, a no-holds-barred response to September 11, includes a cover of that tender Nazi classic 'Flight of the Valkyries.'  Her followers (the 'Kat slaves') think she’s just the soldier America needs. Ranked among 'The Ten Fastest Shredders of All Time.' Totally spoiling her crazy-lady rep: She studied classical violin at Juilliard." - Melissa Maerz , New York MagazineNEW YORK MAGAZINE FEATURES THE GREAT KAT! "The Great Kat. The High Priestess of Guitar Shred. She can play 'Flight of the Bumblebee' at 300 beats per minute! Wagner’s War, a no-holds-barred response to September 11, includes a cover of that tender Nazi classic 'Flight of the Valkyries.' Her followers (the 'Kat slaves') think she’s just the soldier America needs. Ranked among 'The Ten Fastest Shredders of All Time.' Totally spoiling her crazy-lady rep: She studied classical violin at Juilliard." - Melissa Maerz , New York Magazine, 4/21/10

 

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THE GREAT KAT AWARDS:
-"50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World MagazineGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"!! "THE GREAT KAT SIGNATURE SONG 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'" "Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top."- Guitar World Magazine, July 2008 Issue
 
-"TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine THE GREAT KAT: "TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine
 
-"THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine "THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine
 
-"TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' PollTHE GREAT KAT: "TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' Poll
 
-"12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle Magazine THE GREAT KAT: "12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle Magazine
 
 -"20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS" - Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter"GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE'S "GUTS & GLITTER" NAMES THE GREAT KAT "20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS"! "THE GREAT KAT'S FEROCIOUS PASSION is unleashed in the service of a divine mission: zapping her ultra-virtuosic, 22nd-century shred classical concept into the synapses of what she calls the 'moron masses.' To accomplish this, the Juilliard-trained violinist and guitar shredder transforms classical masterworks into speed-metal songs, rages like a demented dominatrix, spews blood, bears arms, exposes her goodies, and indulges in both mental and dramatic castrations." - Michael Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter" Edition
 
-Juilliard Graduate Violin Virtuoso/Concertmaster of the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra/Winner of the Artists International Competition on Violin/Carnegie Recital Hall Debut on Solo Violin
 
 
 
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THE GREAT KAT AWARDS & ACCOLADES!
THE GREAT KAT: Honored with a STAR in the "GUITAR HERO GALAXY" - Spin MagazineTHE GREAT KAT: Honored with a STAR in the "GUITAR HERO GALAXY" - Spin MagazineHonored with a STAR in the "GUITAR HERO GALAXY" - Spin Magazine
GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"!! "THE GREAT KAT SIGNATURE SONG 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'" "Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top."- Guitar World Magazine, July 2008 IssueGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"!! "THE GREAT KAT SIGNATURE SONG 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'" "Juilliard-trained virtuoso. Heavy leather dominatrix persona so over the top."- Guitar World Magazine, July 2008 Issue"50 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine
THE GREAT KAT: "TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine THE GREAT KAT: "TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine"TOP 10 FASTEST SHREDDERS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar One Magazine
THE GREAT KAT: "TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' PollGUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE'S READERS' POLL NAMES THE GREAT KAT "TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME"!"TOP-10 FASTEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME" - Guitar World Magazine's Readers' Poll
"THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine "THE 100 WILDEST GUITAR HEROES" - Classic Rock Magazine
THE GREAT KAT: "12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle MagazineELLE MAGAZINE NAMES THE GREAT KAT "12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS"! "The Great Kat. Of all the shredders on our list, Juilliard-trained violinist the Great Kat (aka Katherine Thomas) is the most mind-bogglingly fast. Watch her fingers do the talking in the Beethoven Mush video here. (Or just imagine the composer’s electrical symphony on amphetamines.)" - Julie Vadnal, Elle.com"12 GREATEST FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITARISTS" - Elle Magazine
GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE'S "GUTS & GLITTER" NAMES THE GREAT KAT "20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS"! "THE GREAT KAT'S FEROCIOUS PASSION is unleashed in the service of a divine mission: zapping her ultra-virtuosic, 22nd-century shred classical concept into the synapses of what she calls the 'moron masses.' To accomplish this, the Juilliard-trained violinist and guitar shredder transforms classical masterworks into speed-metal songs, rages like a demented dominatrix, spews blood, bears arms, exposes her goodies, and indulges in both mental and dramatic castrations." - Michael Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter" EditionGUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE'S "GUTS & GLITTER" NAMES THE GREAT KAT "20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS"! "THE GREAT KAT'S FEROCIOUS PASSION is unleashed in the service of a divine mission: zapping her ultra-virtuosic, 22nd-century shred classical concept into the synapses of what she calls the 'moron masses.' To accomplish this, the Juilliard-trained violinist and guitar shredder transforms classical masterworks into speed-metal songs, rages like a demented dominatrix, spews blood, bears arms, exposes her goodies, and indulges in both mental and dramatic castrations." - Michael Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter" Edition"20 EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GUITARISTS" - Guitar Player Magazine's "Guts & Glitter"
 
-Juilliard Graduate Violin Virtuoso
 
-Concertmaster of The Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra
 
-Winner of the Artists International Competition on Violin
 
-Carnegie Recital Hall Debut on Solo Violin

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The Great Kat is the famous Juilliard graduate violin virtuoso-turned guitar shred virtuoso, who showcases her phenomenal guitar pyrotechnics in "Beethoven Shreds" CD and "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" DVD! The Great Kat is the “Top 10 Fastest Shredders Of All Time” (Guitar One Magazine)/“50 Fastest Guitarists Of All Time” (Guitar World Magazine)/ “The 100 Wildest Guitar Heroes” (Classic Rock Magazine)/“12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists” (Elle Magazine)!