By The Beachwood Rock Desk
“The bassist for the band Madina Lake was badly injured and remains hospitalized after he was assaulted for reportedly intervening when he spotted a woman allegedly being beaten by her husband on a Chicago street,” CBS News reports. “Matthew Leone remains in critical condition after he was brutalized and left unconscious by the man.”
Twin brother and bandmate Nathan wrote in part on his blog Madina Swan that “A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apt. a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink. Halfway 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.”
Here are a few Madina Lake videos, including “One Last Kiss” from a downtown Chicago rooftop (and with more than 1.2 million views) and a mini-doc on the band:
1. Goodbye, she said.
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2. I’m trying not to think.
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3. America’s a pretty weird place.
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Comments welcome.
Posted on July 2, 2010