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= DVNE (band) = DVNE pronounced dune is a British metal band from Edinburgh, Scotland. Formed in 2013, the group line-up includes Victor Vicart (guitar, vocals & keys), Dudley Tait (drums), Dan Barter (guitar, vocals) and Anderson Fry (bass). The band released a couple of EPs between 2013 and 2014, and released their debut studio album Asheran in 2017.

History
DVNE's first two EPs Progenitor and Aurora Majesty were released in 2013 and 2014 via Scottish label Wasted State Records. Following their releases the band toured in Europe and the UK and played shows with bands including Crowbar, Black Tusk, Inter Arma, Mantar, Der Weig, Downfall Of Gaia, Slomatic and Dragged Into Sunlight.

While DVNE's music is characterised by the use of different movement and the use of progressive elements, the band first EPs had rather different and distinctive styles. With Progenitor showcasing Doom Metal and Stoner Rock influences, Aurora Majesty is more rooted in Sludge Metal and Black Metal.

After a few bassist line-up changes, DVNE recorded their debut album Asheran at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh with Graeme Young. The album was mixed and mastered at Vagrant Records by Tom Dring known from his work with Dragged Into Sunlight, Venom Prison and Corrupt Moral Altar.

Released in August 2017 via Wasted State Records, Asheran received overwhelming critics praising the ambitious song writing and musical depth displayed by a relatively young band.

The band released their first music video ahead of the album release for the track Thirst which was streamed on Terrorizer which was followed with and album launch show with Elder.

DVNE releases are all conceptual stories