Holy shit!!!

 

Say what you will about the hyped up "Genius of the 21st century" image, and frown on the scantily-clad death-metal babe look if you want - but the Great Kat can play a MEAN guitar!

 

Kat, who plays not only one of the fastest guitars on the planet, but also a shredding violin, has put together a collection of classics and original material that just kills. The new disc, "Wagner's War", comes in three Acts; Act One opening up with a ripping arrangement of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" ("Die Walkure", the second of Wagner's Rings) - layered guitars with all manner of horns, thundering drums, vocals, and the like. Next come two original trax by Kat that feature super-effected vocals, death-metal rhythms, banshee screams, and an absolutely psychotic lead guitar.

 

Act Two explodes with "Punishment" and "Humiliation", which sound like Wendy O singing over a Beethoven and Paganini inspired death-metal.

 

Act Three then comes rushing in with a 2 hyper minutes of Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody" followed immediately with Kat's light speed guitar and violin taking center stage for Sarasate's "Zapateado", which ends the set.

 

The entire disc clocks in at under 15 minute, but don't let that fool you. The disc is well worth the price - and besides, we mere mortals couldn't handle much more classical-metal insanity at one time!

 

Kat's fearless attitude in taking on such virtuosic pieces from the likes of Liszt and Sarasate (Lizst is the sole reason piano players don't play with their backs to the stage and is still considered one of the best pianists who ever lived, while Sarasate, who was a child prodigy and helped set a standard for violinists' level of technical excellence, is thought of as one of Spain's greatest musical export) is more than commendable - it's downright intimidating. Her pristine technique and flawless execution make "Wagner's War" not only an enjoyable listening experience; it sets a modern standard of excellence for the shred guitarist.

 

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