Nothnegal
{{Short description|Maldivian heavy metal band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nothnegal
| image = Nothnegal.jpg
| caption =
| image_upright = 1.2
| genre = Melodic death metal,{{Cite web |url=http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3540275683 |title=Encyclopaedia Metallum – Nothnegal |access-date=31 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091006195936/http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3540275683 |archive-date=6 October 2009 |url-status=dead }} thrash metal, progressive metal
| years_active = 2006–2021
| label = Season of Mist
| associated_acts = Six Feet Under, Kalmah, Dååth, Poisonblack, Misery Index
| website = {{URL|nothnegal.net}}
| current_members = Affan
Fufu
Hilarl
Battery
Marco Sneck
Kevin Talley
| past_members = Avo
Shanoon
Marn
Wadde
Khumainy
}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Century Media Records – Finntroll: : announce European headliner tour|url=http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=8897&IdCompany=3|website=Centurymedia.com|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Interview: Nothnegal Discuss Their New Album, 'Decadence,' Tour Plans and Growing Up in the Maldives|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-nothnegal-discuss-their-new-album-decadence-tour-plans-and-growing-maldives|last=February 2012|first=Stephanie Castor 15|website=Guitarworld|date=15 February 2012 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Metal Special: Nothnegal -|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/metal-special-nothnegal/|date=2012-07-18|language=en-US|website=Rollingstoneindia.com|access-date=2020-05-30}} Nothnegal's sound have evolved through a succession of styles, from industrial metal{{Cite web|title=Comin' Straight Outta Maldives! Some Words with Nothnegal {{!}} Bloody Good Horror – Horror movie reviews, podcast, news, and more!|url=http://www.bloodygoodhorror.com/bgh/interviews/03/21/2012/comin-straight-outta-maldives-some-words-with-nothnegal|website=Bloodygoodhorror.com|access-date=2020-05-30}} to alternative rock.{{Cite web|title=Nothnegal Nothnegal EP|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/nothnegal-nothnegal_ep|website=Exclaim.ca|language=en-ca|access-date=2020-05-30}}
History
Nothnegal was formed by guitarists Hilarl and Fufu in 2006.{{Cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=75371 |title=Nothnegal Discusses Upcoming Album "Decadence" – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com ) |access-date=30 May 2020 |archive-date=17 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417023532/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=75371 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|title=Interview with Nothnegal|url=http://www.heavymetaltribune.com/interview-with-nothnegal/n|date=2010-09-21|website=Heavymetaltribune.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Q&A: Maldivian metal band Nothnegal – Minivan News – Archive|url=https://minivannewsarchive.com/politics/qa-maldivian-metal-band-nothnegal-65159|website=Minivannewsarchive.com|access-date=2020-05-30}} 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){{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=75973 |title=Nothnegal Pushes Back New Album Release – in Metal News |website=Metalunderground.com |accessdate=2020-03-13}}
- Nothnegal (EP, 2013)
Awards
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| Year
!Nominated Work !Award !Result !Ref |
|---|
| 2012
|Themselves |Maldives National Youth Award |{{Won}} |
| 2012
|"Decadence" |Best Metal Newcomer |{{Won}} |