Vitne

VITNE is a heavy metal and hard rock songwriter from Son, Norway. His music draws inspiration from various genres including power metal, 80s-era glam, visual kei, folk, classical and traditional Japanese and Chinese music. Predominately a melodic metal artist, he later gravitated to a more symphonic and folk-inspired sound. Influences include Gackt, X Japan, Stratovarius, Edguy, Motley Crue, RATT and Billy Idol. He has been active since 2002, originally a bassist in the independent band 5th March