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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Origin | Malé, Maldives |
Genres | Melodic death metal,[1] thrash metal, progressive metal |
Years active | 2006–2021[citation needed] |
Labels | Season of Mist |
Members | Affan Fufu Hilarl Battery Marco Sneck Kevin Talley |
Past members | Avo Shanoon Marn Wadde Khumainy |
Website | nothnegal |
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]
Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2012 | Themselves | Maldives National Youth Award | Won | [10] |
2012 | "Decadence" | Best Metal Newcomer | Won | [11] |
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