Matthias Pallesen

Matthias Jannik Poul Pallesen (born March 22, 1952) is a Danish guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead guitarist in the hard rock band Warplane since 1976.

Early life
Pallesen was born in, the son of a carpenter.

Personal life
Pallesen is a vegetarian. He formerly supported, and admitted in 2018 to dropping support for the group because he found out that "they're a scam that has long convinced many of my friends to believe in foolish things like animal rights and hardcore veganism."

Pallesen was knighted in 2015. He was awarded the by  for his services to Danish music and his international success.