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From Nathan’s Blog: A million thanks

Monday, July 5th, 2010

so we’d finally convinced the doctors to let me take matthew home. he was going nuts in the hospital and they agreed that he would benefit from a more comfortable environment. the only goal at this point is get him strong enough for his 2nd brain surgery which is scheduled for the 16th. it’s going to be a tenuous couple of weeks, we’ll watch him 24 hrs a day, make sure he sits still, rests and heals to the fullest extent possible. we know from the doctors that his future prognosis remains guarded since the permanency of the physical and neuropsychological damage is yet unknown .

otherwise, i’ve learned more about humanity in the past 6 days than I had my entire life. Sometimes it’s easy to get down on the world, people, life, life-situation, yourself, whatever.. especially when something like this happens. But the overwhelming reaction we’ve gotten from the community that has rallied around Matthew has proven how lucky we are to have all of you in our lives. Aside from the calls, texts, emails, gifts and well wishes, we’ve heard of groups/organizations being created to bring awareness to domestic violence, violence against women and violence in general.. there are benefits being put together, auctions, special events, donation inquiries, etc. it’s truly extraordinary,.. thank you. You guys keep up the positive energy and i swear i’ll do everything in my power to get him back to 100% ASAP. you’ll never know how grateful we are… all the love in the world

nathan

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Donations and Update from Nathan

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

If you guys want to help donate to Matthew’s medical fund, you can do so here. And please spread this link wherever you can!

http://www.bit.ly/matthewleonefund

Matthew Update
There’s really no way to appropriately express our appreciation for everyone’s support. We’ve had calls, letters, gifts, and well wishes pouring in from all around the world and it’s truly the most beautiful and genuine show of compassion and love that we’ve ever experienced. we very sincerely thank you all..

Matthew’s making good progress. His doctors have scheduled the next surgery for July 16th wherein they hope to re-apply the portion of his skull that has been removed to accommodate the swelling in his brain. So for the next 2 weeks he will continue to rest, build up his strength and spirit and hopefully by then he’ll be healthy enough for surgery. Huge thank you to Dr. Neckrysh and his team of neuro-surgeons and the entire staff at UIC Hospitals, who’ve been amazing and have quite literally saved Matthew’s life.

In other news, the Chicago Police Department have arrested Justin Pivec – the alleged attacker. Detectives Michael D’Andrea and Joseph Gentile of Area 4 Special Victims Unit and the entire CPD have worked relentlessly to make the arrest and I can’t thank them enough. For now, Justin Pivec is charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury. We’ll release more information as we get it and as is appropriate to share. I’ll never understand violence in general… violence against women is simply appaling. When Matthew saw the attack in progress, he was well aware that intervening was most likely going to turn out pretty badly for himself, but he did it anyway.. i’m just super proud of him and super grateful for the community that has rallied around him.

This has been an impossible time for us and without the support of these doctors, the police, our attorney, management, friends, family, bands, labels, and every single one of you who has written, called, text, sent gifts, positive energy, love, support, awareness, etc. I don’t think we would have been able to pull through. So please, I hope every one of you realize what a critical part you’ve played in helping Matthew recover. We’ll never be able to thank you enough. all the love in the world xoxo
Nathan

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

http://www.phpbbserver.com/madinalake/index.php?mforum=madinalake
we’ll have ourselves sorted soon, pardon our dust

dresden, mateo and the cosmos

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

creepers!
a day of celebration in our community. the medical situation that pulled us off the road has taken a huge turn for the good.
without getting too personal, mateo was being tested for a condition that, having been positive, would have been fatal. it took four rounds of tests to rule this out. after the first three, it was not looking good. the fourth one was the last chance to eliminate this as what he had…and
we just got word….HE’S GOOD!!!!!!!!

we were terrified for a long time, especially when we got
the 3rd result, while on tour. that dark passenger, has turned to euphoria and we will be reuniting in a week.

the music that these times has spawned is the most real, magical,
intense that we’ve ever created. this is the part where my impatience
problems tempt me to just get it out to you guys now.
i’ll ask my shrink and see if she says i can.

anyhow, we will be filming our first rehearsal, with mateo back, in
the “attic” on june 4th and posting it on www.pledgemusic.com which
will feature a new song or two.

New pledges going up this week! Dresden Codex release date will be in JULY!
and now, defying what you’ve coined “madina lake time”…we present, exclusive to you pledgers, the first draft of artwork for Dresden Codex.
make a pledge, save a couple a boobs and take a look.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/218

much love….live now and love your loved ones always.

xo
matthew

State of the Union Address

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Dear Council persons, citizens, tourists and the rest,

We, the members of Madina Lake, thank you for your ears as we disseminate some important information to you.

Today, we leave for a small club tour around the unites states. The purpose of this is to perform for you, songs you have not yet heard live, one more time before we go down periscope. Minus a few major international festivals, and some charity shows, we will be finishing the “dresden codex” and writing “world war 3″ all summer. We are working on getting to Australia and Japan as well. But alas, this club tour in the states will be the last time you see madina for a while. It would bring us great joy to see you here:

05/02/2010 Frankfort, Illinois – The Lighthouse
05/04/2010 South Bend, Indiana – Ugly Mugs
05/05/2010 Lansing, Michigan – Mac’s Bar
05/06/2010 Pontiac, Michigan – The Pike room (at the Crofoot)
05/07/2010 Toledo, Ohio - Headliners (Center Stage)
05/08/2010 Akron, Ohio - Musica
05/09/2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Diesel
05/10/2010 Jermyn, Pennsylvania – Eleanor Rigby’s
05/11/2010 Allentown, Pennsylvania The Masquerade at Crocodile Rock Cafe
05/12/2010 New York City, New York - The Studio @ Webster Hall
05/13/2010 Vineland, New Jersey – Hangar 84
05/14/2010 S. Hackensack, New Jersey – School Of Rock
05/15/2010 Richmond, Virginia – The Canal Club
05/17/2010 Nashville, Tennessee – Exit/In
05/19/2010 Columbus, Ohio – Skully’s
05/21/2010 St. Loius, Missouri – Fubar
05/22/2010 Little Rock, Arkansas – Rev Room
05/24/2010 Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Marquee
05/25/2010 Dallas, Texas – The Prophet Bar
05/26/2010 Houston, Texas – Warehouse Live/The Studio

Yes we are no longer working with RoadRunner Records, but also yes, we are already sorted with a new home. We didn’t want to make that public until we were comfortable. Plus, you guys don’t need to spend energy on the business end, we’ll take care of that.

We are writing WW3 in multiple countries around the world. England, Columbia, USA, etc… and you will have access to all of this experience.

We are in the process of making a movie. When this comes out, it will shock a lot of people. I don’t believe that i’ve seen anything in my life so real, raw and painful and beautiful

Stay connected, Madina is about to deliver a lot of itself to you.

love,
Daniel
Nathan
Mateo &
Matthew

Checking In With Concert Live

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Check out a new tour update on the Concert Live website. They will also be recording tonight’s show in London so those of you that are going can get it after the show or you guys can order it online!

New Tour Dates with The Classic Crime!

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Here are the confirmed tour dates with The Classic Crime!

04/30/2010 Madison, Wisconsin – The Loft
05/01/2010 Chicago, Illinois – Bottom Lounge
05/02/2010 Frankfort, Illinois – The Lighthouse
05/04/2010 South Bend, Indiana – Ugly Mugs
05/05/2010 Lansing, Michigan – Mac’s Bar
05/06/2010 Pontiac, Michigan – The Pike room (at the Crofoot)
05/07/2010 Toledo, Ohio - Headliners (Center Stage)
05/08/2010 Akron, Ohio - Musica
05/09/2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Diesel
05/10/2010 Jermyn, Pennsylvania – Eleanor Rigby’s
05/11/2010 Allentown, Pennsylvania The Masquerade at Crocodile Rock Cafe
05/12/2010 New York City, New York - The Studio @ Webster Hall
05/13/2010 Vineland, New Jersey – Hangar 84
05/14/2010 S. Hackensack, New Jersey – School Of Rock
05/15/2010 Richmond, Virginia – The Canal Club
05/17/2010 Nashville, Tennessee – Exit/In
05/19/2010 Columbus, Ohio – Skully’s
05/21/2010 St. Loius, Missouri – Fubar
05/22/2010 Little Rock, Arkansas – Rev Room

05/24/2010 Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Marquee
05/25/2010 Dallas, Texas – The Prophet Bar
05/26/2010 Houston, Texas – Warehouse Live/The Studio

Live CD pre-orders now available!

Friday, March 26th, 2010

We are delighted to announce that we will be working with instant Live CD firm ‘Concert Live’ on selected UK tour dates.

Concert Live will be recording 2 concerts from the UK tour and producing a limited run of instant live CD’s.

Only 1000 units of each gig will be produced.

Every live CD will be hand signed by the band! Authentic, official signatures!

They are available for fans to purchase and take home straight after the concerts. Fans not attending the concerts can get them for home delivery – whilst stock lasts.

The CD sets are presented in deluxe 3 disc digipaks.

So what are you waiting for?! Don’t delay, own a piece of history today!

To ensure you get yours before they run out, simply visit the Concert Live website www.concertlive.co.uk and choose to collect at gig, or have your CD’s sent to you. Worldwide delivery available!

*Please note, we will not be held responsible for the ebay bidding wars these CDs will undoubtedly cause in a couple of months!

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

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Win a Cast of Your Favorite ML Member, Tickets, and More!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Open Up For Madina Lake on the UK Tour!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Sonisphere!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

We have been confirmed for the Sonisphere Festival on August 1st! The bill is insane this year! Tickets are on sale now!

JBTV Soundstage performance w/ Madina Lake

Monday, February 8th, 2010

We are going to be playing a special live intimate performance this Thursday, February 11th on JBTV in Chicago. You can stream the interview and performance here starting at 5:30 PM CST.

Blog Update from the Band

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Kanichiwa, Creepers, Tourists and the rest,

I hope this blog finds you enjoying yourself by whatever means you find necessary. Unless you enjoy doing bad things that i couldn’t
morally endorse. Although my moral capacity is diminishing, so we’ll have to look at this in a case by case manor. One thing I do to counter my questionable alter ego is….Charity!

I trust you’ve all coughed up a few meatballs for the Haitians yeah? Good…nice work. Sadly, there are many challenges in the world today so we must diversify our charitable portfolio.

Madina Lake is playing a benefit show for Darfuri refugee children access to education.

info here:
http://www.rocknraise.org
The show is at Metro in Chicago, Sunday, February 14th. This is a serious cause, if you can get behind it, please do.

The other charity we are involved with is Keep-A-Breast, a charity for breast cancer. we’ve offered various things you can pledge money for so we can raise money and awareness for this organization.

and lastly….we will be performing at Angels and Kings in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb 10th. with Counterpunch. www.angelsandkings.com

there is no charity involved, but the show is FREE!

this is why the Madina Lake bank account rivals the countries debt, but F it, these things matter more than money, always.

Thanks for taking time to read this, and thanks to all of those who get involved with this stuff. You keep the globe spinning.

Much love, carry on with enjoying yourselves…
love,
Madina Lake

Arlene Ball tour dates

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Here are the rest of the confirmed dates!

Thur 25 Mar 2010 UK Oxford Academy tickets
Fri 26 Mar 2010 UK Yeovil Westlands tickets
Sat 27 Mar 2010 UK Nottingham Rock City tickets
Sun 28 Mar 2010 UK Norwich Waterfront SOLD OUT
Mon 29 Mar 2010 UK Birmingham Academy 2 SOLD OUT
Tue 30 Mar 2010 UK Manchester Academy 2 SOLD OUT
Thu 01 Apr 2010 UK Glasgow Garage SOLD OUT
Fri 02 Apr 2010 UK Middlesbrough Empire tickets
Sat 03 Apr 2010 UK Leeds Cockpit SOLD OUT
Sun 04 Apr 2010 UK Sheffield The Corporation tickets
Tue 06 Apr 2010 UK Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms SOLD OUT
Wed 07 Apr 2010 UK Cardiff Millenium Music Hall tickets
Thu 08 Apr 2010 UK London The Forum tickets
Sat 10 Apr 2010 France Paris Glazart tickets
Sun 11 Apr 2010 Holland Eindhoven Effenaar tickets
Mon 12 Apr 2010 Holland Amsterdam Melkweg tickets
Tue 13 Apr 2010 Germany Cologne Underground tickets
Wed 14 Apr 2010 Belgium Brussels VK tickets
Thu 15 Apr 2010 Switerland Basel Somercasino tickets
Fri 16 Apr 2010 Austria Vienna B72 tickets
Sat 17 Apr 2010 Italy Milan Alcatraz

From Nathan’s blog: sweet relief.. the dresden codex EP

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

ahh finally all back in chicago. west palm sessions turned some amazing things. i’ve always felt like the best bands/records/music come from some seriously tormented creative atmospheres. when we started in w. palm we hadn’t seen each other in a while and although we were all super excited to get back to the writing process, our personal lives had all undergone some heavy sheit. in other words, over the holidays, all 4 of our respective buttholes had been fingered by the rapist that is life.. so artsy, so perverse, yet… so true. it’s poetry really. hah i’m retarded, somebody get me off this thing. anywhoooo the good news is that it’s all getting sorted now and this Dresden Codex EP (as cliche as this will sound) .. is the best ML yet. I’ve always said that when our music stops moving me, it’s time to wrap it up. perhaps it’s the universe compelling us forward but when I thought we were depleted, we somewhat miserably created our most inspired work to date. and such is life, riddled with highs and lows. you couldn’t appreciate the highs without the lows and remember that as bad as things can get, they will ALWAYS get better. that is a promise. hope you are all well. we’re off to Scotland in a few days, then wrapping up the EP and heading back to UK/Europe in March. hope you are all happy healthy and horny.. i know i am. skeeert

xoxo

nathan

Madina Lake and Pledge Music

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Madina Lake has teamed up with Pledge Music to you guys the chance to be part of the making of a brand new EP alongside with offering a ton of exclusive merchandise and access to the band like never before! All you have to do is go to this site and sign up to see all of the great things the band are offering!

A percentage of the money raised will be donated to Keep a Breast Foundation as well. So please check out what the band and Pledge Music are doing together and get involved!!

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Banner for the UK dates

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

ML fans, please post this banner on twitter, myspace, facebook, blogs, etc!

and if you have twitter, use this link instead – http://www.bit.ly/madinalakeuktickets

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“Rock N’ Raise” Darfur Benefit show

Monday, January 18th, 2010

We are playing a special benefit show for Darfur on February 14th at the Metro in Chicago!

Sunday, Feburary 14  at Metro:            
Rock N’ Raise for Darfur Benefit with:
MADINA LAKE
THE BLISTERS
BIG SCIENCE
BRENDAN KELLY of The Lawrence Arms


$10 – Limited $l00 VIP Tables (4 seats/4 tickets)
All Ages
Doors: 4PM
Show: 4:30PM
All proceeds will be donated to the Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program

Tickets go on sale on 1/16 at noon.

Missed the Ustream chat yesterday?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

For being loyal Madina Lake fans…

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Hey since this has been so fun, we are going to give you guys a discount code for 20% off your order from the webstore. Use the code “MLNEWYEAR” at checkout to get 20% off!

UK fans can also get 20% by going here!

west palm sessions chat

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

we’re arriving in west palm beach to write. we have no idea what to expect but we want you to be a part of it.
we’ll be chatting tomorrow, wed january 13 at 2pm EST on www.ustream.tv under username “madinalakeband”

UK Dates

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Hey everyone,

Were coming back to the UK in March and April! The first set of dates are below and we’ll be adding more shows shortly. Get your tickets asap because these shows will sell out! -ML

Thur 25 Mar 2010 UK Oxford Academy tickets
Fri 26 Mar 2010          UK      Yeovil             Westlands tickets
Sat 27 Mar 2010         UK      Nottingham     Rock City tickets
Sun 28 Mar 2010        UK      Norwich          Waterfront tickets
Mon 29 Mar 2010       UK      Birmingham    Academy 2  tickets
Tue 30 Mar 2010         UK      Manchester      Academy 2 tickets
Thu 01 Apr 2010         UK      Glasgow          Garage tickets
Fri 02 Apr 2010          UK      Middlesbrough     Empire tickets
Sat 03 Apr 2010          UK      Leeds Cockpit tickets
Sun 04 Apr 2010         UK      Sheffield         The Corporation tickets
Tue 06 Apr 2010         UK      Portsmouth      Wedgewood Rooms tickets
Wed 07 Apr 2010       UK      Cardiff            Millenium Music Hall tickets
Thu 08 Apr 2010         UK      London           The Forum tickets

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DAN ON TATTOO TV

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

When the guys were in the UK, Dan chatted to TATTOO TV about their tour, Attics To Eden and then, more importantly, about the tattoos he has and the stories behind them.

CLICK HERE to check out the video interview!!.

Join Madina Lake in support of the Music for Relief / Habitat for Humanity Green Home!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Music for Relief and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) are building an environmentally friendly, energy efficient home in partnership with a deserving family in need. We are proud to support this program and if you are able to, we encourage you to help build the MFR Green Home. Click here [https://fundraising.intelis.com/hfhgla/Donations/CampaignDetail.jsp?CI=cc0d0bb8121c1deee52100134c116883] to make a donation to help us build this home! Then leave a message on the blog and pass the link on to a friend.

If everyone who sees this message donates just $5 we can build multiple homes for deserving families who need a safe and decent place to live.

Get Metro tickets for half price

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Enter the promo code “attics” when you checkout and get tickets for only $7!

WELCOME TO OBLIVION DIGI SINGLE OUT NOW PLUS GET TO KNOW NATHAN!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

So the 3rd single from ATTICS TO EDEN is now available in the UK! Click on the iTunes button below to pick up ‘Welcome To Oblivion’!!

Madina Lake - Welcome to Oblivion (Intro Edit) - Single

T’is also available from all other usual digital outlets.

And if you head to the Roadrunner UK Website you will see that the latest in their ‘Getting To Know You’ series is with none other than Nathan! CLICK HERE to check it out…

Merch contest!

Monday, November 16th, 2009





Hello All, 
Thanks to all those that came out to see us over the Summer on Warped Tour. For those that didn’t get a chance to pick up some merch while we were on the tour, we brought some of it to our webstore at gomerch.com/madinalake. Head over there now and pick up some new stuff to keep you warm this winter. Starting November 2nd any purchase over $15 from the store gets entered into a weekly drawing for a phone call from the band. Just place your order and stay by your phone. We will be calling the winners each Friday in November so be ready.

Win backstage passes to the Metro show and more!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Free 200 fans to the Metro show gets a free Madina Lake bracelet!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Get your tickets before it sells out!