It had been sitting on my desk for a few days, glaring at me. The Great Kat's new DVD accurately titled Extreme Guitar Shred. Something about the cover art intimidated me, so I'd been procrastinating. But finally, one fateful night last week, I brought the thing home with me, microwaved some SpaghettiOs (with meatballs), and settled into my favorite chair with my remote control. Once the FBI warning is out of the way, the screen is engulfed in flames, and the shitstorm begins. BDSM wear. Bouncing Great Kats (this is still just the menu). And one of the shred videos is called "Castration." Naturally, I chose that one first.
About 3 seconds in, I paused it. I got up, walked away, finished my SpaghettiOs in silence, and lay down for a good half hour to let them settle. Then I resumed.
Here's what the Extreme Guitar Shred DVD is: a collection of short, themed videos depicting The Great Kat doing variously discomforting things, to a soundtrack featuring her impressive chops. The woman can certainly play guitar, and credits herself with the creation of a new genre: Shred/Classical. She plays Wagner, Vivaldi, and more, interpreted through a dark metal lens. It's definitely an interesting concept.
Here's what it's not: for the faint of heart. It's bloody, and at times just plain disturbing; full of images of Kat on a bloody cross, making slaves lick her stilettos, shredding with fake blood literally dripping from her hands (and smeared all over her ever-prominent cleavage), cutting off dongers, etc. There's also a particularly controversial video showcasing The Great Kat's feelings regarding the US response to 9/11 (she's pro-war), complete with footage of the towers collapsing.
Bottom line: if you are a complete metal shred-head and you're not squeamish, you'll probably love this. If you're just a regular joe-schmo looking for some footage of a chick that plays guitar in a bustier, be prepared to avert your eyes. A lot.
Stay tuned...I'm trying to pin this woman down for an interview. Check out her official site (if you dare) here.
Article comments
1 - Triniman
Dude, here's the ASIN to use:
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2 - Mikey McClenathan
That's the one I used. For some reason, it's not working. If you click on the link for The Great Kat on the amazon page that comes up though, it takes you to the right place.
3 - bmarkey
About 3 seconds in, I paused it. I got up, walked away, finished my SpaghettiOs in silence, and lay down
I hereby nominate this as Pull Quote of the Year. It may well retire the title.
4 - Chris Beaumont
You have piqued my interest.
That is all I will say.....
5 - Michael
I don't like her personality or the whole BDSM wannabe image (which she admits is a means to an end), but she looks hot and I think I'd like to lick her feet and be her slave...for a while.
6 - Keith
The DVD is horribly made, with almost NO guitar work that you can hear above the screams. In every photo, and in every video portion - you have to look at Kat's mouth wide open with teeth bared and this "I will Kill you" look on her face. The worst DVD in existence IMO.
7 - Bilvis
yes...YES...YES! The Great Kat rules! Bow! Bow to the fastest and most impressive guitar shredder of all! Scratch? Who? Ying yang? Who? For cryin' out loud...WAKE UP! Don't you idiots know the guitar messiah is walking among you? Does she have to beat you all before you JUST WAKE UP!
8 - Keegan
How can you listen to this she is obviously technicly sound but what she plays is horrid what sounds better haydn's 104th or Katherines castration its not a difficult decision and I know its an act the 3rd person speach, and egotism but why its pathetic congratulations I have more respect for paris hilton now I know what you are going to say but come on at least paris is unaware of her stupidity she cant change that but Katherine come on thats just ignorant I