Madina Lake bassist in hospital
 

Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone is in hospital after intervening in a domestic dispute, according to the band.

Nathan Leone, the band's singer and Matthew's brother, said that the bassist was left unconscious after trying to stop a man beating his wife in the street.

"A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apartment 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, 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."

Madina Lake formed in Chicago in 2005 and have been championed by Kerrang! magazine. Heartfelt messages of support have been pouring in via Twitter.

LostInCweameeee said: "Can't get what happened to Matthew Leone out my head. Nobody should pay such a price for being a hero."

According to his brother, Leone had to have a third of his skull removed. "We don't know enough details yet about how that will develop. He acted as a hero (as he always would in any of these situations) and is paying a horrific price."

Source - The Guardian
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Pretty bad, I'm going to Sonisphere in a few weeks, these were on main stage
i'm just wondering if they'll still be playing...

THIS IS THE WORST DAY EVER!!!!!

Never really listened to them much, but in the paper this afternoon it said he's in a critical condition, and as you said, they have removed 1/3 of his skull while waiting for the swelling in his brain to dwindle down.