Nothnegal

Nothnegal was a Maldivian heavy metal band from Malé, formed in 2006 by guitarists Hilarl and Fufu. Throughout the band's career, they have released one full-length album, and two EPs, and toured in more than 30 countries around the world.[2][3][4] Nothnegal's sound have evolved through a succession of styles, from industrial metal[5] to alternative rock.[6]

Nothnegal
Background information
OriginMalé, Maldives
GenresMelodic death metal,[1] thrash metal, progressive metal
Years active2006–2021
LabelsSeason of Mist
MembersAffan
Fufu
Hilarl
Battery
Marco Sneck
Kevin Talley
Past membersAvo
Shanoon
Marn
Wadde
Khumainy
Websitenothnegal.net

History

Nothnegal was formed by guitarists Hilarl and Fufu in 2006.[7][8]

The band have explored themes of global warming centred around artificial intelligence. Their debut album Decadence tells a story that takes place in a future world that is consumed by water, which is controlled by artificial intelligence.[9] The story is presented in the lyrics in a screenplay format between the individual songs. The story parts link the lyrics of the songs together thematically.[7][8]

Nothnegal have been honored with a National Youth Award in the band's home country. The Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Hassan presented the National Youth Award 2012 to Nothnegal in the category of Performing Arts.[10]

Members

Current
  • Affan – lead vocals (2011–present)
  • Fufu – lead vocals/lead guitar (2006–present)
  • Hilarl – lead guitar (2006–present)
  • Battery – bass (2007–present)
  • Marco Sneck – keyboards (2009–present)
  • Kevin Talley – drums, percussion (2009–present)

Live
  • Shahaaim – bass (2006–present)

Former
  • Avo – lead vocals (2008–2011)
  • Shanoon – keyboards (2006–2009)
  • Marn – drums, percussion (2006–2009)
  • Wadde – lead vocals (2006–2007)
  • Khumainy – bass (2006–2007)

Discography
  • Antidote of Realism (EP, 2009)
  • Decadence (LP, 2012)[11]
  • Nothnegal (EP, 2013)

Awards
Year Nominated Work Award Result Ref
2012 Themselves Maldives National Youth Award Won [10]
2012 "Decadence" Best Metal Newcomer Won [12]

References
  1. "Encyclopaedia Metallum – Nothnegal". Archived from the original on 6 October 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  2. "Century Media Records – Finntroll: : announce European headliner tour". Centurymedia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. February 2012, Stephanie Castor 15 (15 February 2012). "Interview: Nothnegal Discuss Their New Album, 'Decadence,' Tour Plans and Growing Up in the Maldives". Guitarworld. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. "Metal Special: Nothnegal -". Rollingstoneindia.com. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  5. "Comin' Straight Outta Maldives! Some Words with Nothnegal | Bloody Good Horror – Horror movie reviews, podcast, news, and more!". Bloodygoodhorror.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  6. "Nothnegal Nothnegal EP". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  7. "Nothnegal Discusses Upcoming Album "Decadence" – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  8. "Interview with Nothnegal". Heavymetaltribune.com. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. "Q&A: Maldivian metal band Nothnegal – Minivan News – Archive". Minivannewsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  10. "Haveeru Online - ރާއްޖޭން ބޭރުން ޒުވާނުންނަށް ވަޒީފާ ހޯދައިދޭން އަންނަނީ މަސައްކަތް ކުރަމުން: ރައިސް". Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  11. "Nothnegal Pushes Back New Album Release – in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  12. "Metalunderground.com's Best Of 2012 Awards – in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
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