The Great Kat is the virtuoso speed metal and shred project of Katherine Thomas, a Juilliard-trained classical violinist who revolutionized instrumental heavy music by fusing classical masterpieces with blistering thrash guitar and violin shredding. Pioneering classical-metal crossover with records like Beethoven on Speed, she remains one of metal's fastest and most flamboyant instrumental innovators.
Women in Metal Spotlight: Pioneering Juilliard-trained virtuoso Katherine Thomas, fusing classical violin with blistering speed metal guitar shredding.
