Nothnegal was a Maldivian heavy metal band from

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, 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. Nothnegal's sound have evolved through a succession of styles, from

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History

Nothnegal was formed by guitarists Hilarl and Fufu in 2006. 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. 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

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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) *

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– 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) * ''Nothnegal'' (EP, 2013)

Awards

References

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