Madina Lake bassist hospitalised after attack

Matthew Leone, bassist for American rock act Madina Lake is in a critical condition, having had a third of his skull removed in hospital after a recent assault.

Leone’s twin brother and fellow band mate Nathan wrote via the group’s Tumblr page that Matthew was in a serious condition due to significant injuries sustained in the attack.

“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 unconcious (sic) 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,” Nathan writes

Soundwave Festival has posted the follwing message on their Twitter page:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew from 2008/09 Soundwave Festival Artist @madinalake and his family/bandmates.”

Madina Lake's most recent studio album was 2009's 'Attics to Eden'.