Nothnegal
Maldivian heavy metal band
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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]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Malé, Maldives |
| Genres | Melodic death metal,[1] thrash metal, progressive metal |
| Years active | 2006–2021 |
| Label | Season of Mist |
| Members | Affan Fufu Hilarl Battery Marco Sneck Kevin Talley |
| Past members | Avo Shanoon Marn Wadde Khumainy |
| Website | nothnegal |
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)