{{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 | origin = Malé, Maldives | genre = Melodic death metal,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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<br />Fufu<br />Hilarl<br />Battery <br />Marco Sneck<br />Kevin Talley | past_members = Avo <br />Shanoon <br />Marn<br />Wadde<br /> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Nothnegal's sound have evolved through a succession of styles, from industrial metal<ref>{{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}}</ref> to alternative rock.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
== History == Nothnegal was formed by guitarists Hilarl and Fufu in 2006.<ref name=":0">{{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 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
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.<ref name="youth award" />
== 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)<ref>{{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}}</ref> * ''Nothnegal'' (EP, 2013)
== Awards == {|class="wikitable" |- !Year !Nominated work !Award !Result !Ref |- |2012 |Themselves |Maldives National Youth Award |{{Won}} |<ref name="youth award">{{Cite web |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/127231 |title=Haveeru Online - ރާއްޖޭން ބޭރުން ޒުވާނުންނަށް ވަޒީފާ ހޯދައިދޭން އަންނަނީ މަސައްކަތް ކުރަމުން: ރައިސް |access-date=18 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919051739/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/127231 |archive-date=19 September 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |2012 |"Decadence" |Best Metal Newcomer |{{Won}} |<ref name="best metal newcomer">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=87742 |title=Metalunderground.com's Best Of 2012 Awards – in Metal News |website=Metalunderground.com |accessdate=2020-03-13}}</ref> |}
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