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

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]

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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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. 1 2 "Nothnegal Discusses Upcoming Album "Decadence" – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  8. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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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