Nothnegal Explained
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.
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.
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)[10]
- Nothnegal (EP, 2013)
Awards
Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2012 | Themselves | Maldives National Youth Award | | [11] |
2012 | "Decadence" | Best Metal Newcomer | | [12] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Encyclopaedia Metallum – Nothnegal . 31 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091006195936/http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3540275683 . 6 October 2009 . dead .
- Web site: Century Media Records – Finntroll: : announce European headliner tour. Centurymedia.com. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Interview: Nothnegal Discuss Their New Album, 'Decadence,' Tour Plans and Growing Up in the Maldives. February 2012. Stephanie Castor 15. Guitarworld. 15 February 2012 . en. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Metal Special: Nothnegal -. 2012-07-18. en-US. Rollingstoneindia.com. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Comin' Straight Outta Maldives! Some Words with Nothnegal Bloody Good Horror – Horror movie reviews, podcast, news, and more!. Bloodygoodhorror.com. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Nothnegal Nothnegal EP. Exclaim.ca. en-ca. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Nothnegal Discusses Upcoming Album "Decadence" – in Metal News (Metal Underground.com) . 30 May 2020 . 17 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120417023532/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=75371 . dead .
- Web site: Interview with Nothnegal. 2010-09-21. Heavymetaltribune.com. en-US. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Q&A: Maldivian metal band Nothnegal – Minivan News – Archive. Minivannewsarchive.com. 2020-05-30.
- Web site: Nothnegal Pushes Back New Album Release – in Metal News . Metalunderground.com . 2020-03-13.
- Web site: Haveeru Online - ރާއްޖޭން ބޭރުން ޒުވާނުންނަށް ވަޒީފާ ހޯދައިދޭން އަންނަނީ މަސައްކަތް ކުރަމުން: ރައިސް . 18 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120919051739/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/127231 . 19 September 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Metalunderground.com's Best Of 2012 Awards – in Metal News . Metalunderground.com . 2020-03-13.