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 | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Malé, Maldives |
| Genres | Melodic death metal,[1] thrash metal, progressive metal |
| Years active | 2006–2021 |
| Labels | Season of Mist |
| Members | Affan Fufu Hilarl Battery Marco Sneck Kevin Talley |
| Past members | Avo Shanoon Marn Wadde Khumainy |
| Website | nothnegal |
History
editNothnegal 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
editCurrent
edit- 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
edit- Shahaaim – bass (2006–present)
Former
edit- Avo – lead vocals (2008–2011)
- Shanoon – keyboards (2006–2009)
- Marn – drums, percussion (2006–2009)
- Wadde – lead vocals (2006–2007)
- Khumainy – bass (2006–2007)
Discography
edit- Antidote of Realism (EP, 2009)
- Decadence (LP, 2012)[11]
- Nothnegal (EP, 2013)
Awards
edit| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Themselves | Maldives National Youth Award | Won | [10] |
| 2012 | "Decadence" | Best Metal Newcomer | Won | [12] |
References
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- ^ "Century Media Records – Finntroll: : announce European headliner tour". Centurymedia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Metal Special: Nothnegal -". Rollingstoneindia.com. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Comin' Straight Outta Maldives! Some Words with Nothnegal | Bloody Good Horror – Horror movie reviews, podcast, news, and more!". Bloodygoodhorror.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Nothnegal Nothnegal EP". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Nothnegal Discusses Upcoming Album "Decadence" – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Interview with Nothnegal". Heavymetaltribune.com. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Q&A: Maldivian metal band Nothnegal – Minivan News – Archive". Minivannewsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Haveeru Online - ރާއްޖޭން ބޭރުން ޒުވާނުންނަށް ވަޒީފާ ހޯދައިދޭން އަންނަނީ މަސައްކަތް ކުރަމުން: ރައިސް". Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Nothnegal Pushes Back New Album Release – in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Metalunderground.com's Best Of 2012 Awards – in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 13 March 2020.