Thursday 1 July 2010

Matt Vs. The World: Madina Lake bassist in hospital


Matthew Leone, bassist of Chicago foursome Madina Lake, was left critically ill in hospital earlier this week after his efforts to save a woman from her violent husband left him savagely beaten in the street. Matthew’s twin brother Nathan, who takes vocal duties in the band, left this post on his blog:

“I’m afraid I have some of the worst news that has ever hit our lives. It’s almost impossible to even type this update. A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apt. a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink. Half way there he saw a man severely beating his wife

“Being the most amazing, strong, heroic and incredible person I know, even though the guy was twice his size, Matthew intervened. He managed to subdue this guy for a second and since his wife was beat up pretty good called the cops. As he did so the guy jumped him from behind and beat him. This guy did things I can’t even type. After words, he and his beaten wife left Matthew unconscious on the street.

“Matthew is in the hospital with a third of his skull removed as we wait for the swelling in his brain to go down. I’d rather not share any additional information at this time besides the fact that he acted as a hero (as he always would in any of these situations) and is paying a horrific price. Pease send all your love and good energy and vibrations to him. I’ve been and will be next to him throughout the entire recovery process. We don’t know enough yet details about how that will develop... but it has shocked, stunned, disgusted our best friends, family and band (which are both).

The world can be evil beyond belief and as much as we want this evil eliminated, right now our hearts heads and energies need to go to my best friend, soul mate, hero, and angel, Matthew. Love you all and will be in touch as soon as I can muster up the emotional energy to reach out again. Please, be safe and peaceful as we get through this impossible time."

The twins have been hospitalised before after crawling through a pit of rotting cow parts during their entry into the American daredevil show Fear Factor. They used the $50 000 they won to fund the recording process of their EP ‘The Disappearance of Adalia’ in 2006. If you can stomach it – their curdling challenge from the show, not their music - you can see the clip here.

Madina Lake are set to play main stage at Knebworth's Sonisphere Festival at the end of the month, dependant on Matthew's recovery. The band come under a lot of fire for their take on girly pop rock within the hard rock scene but Matthew’s bravery in coming to the aid of a distressed maiden cannot be denied. 1000 man points for you, Sir.

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