Madina Lake
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 Vocalist Nathan Leone (left) and bassist Matthew Leone of Madina Lake on March 7, 2007.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Pop punk Post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Roadrunner Records |
| Associated acts | The Blank Theory Reforma |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Nathan Leone Mateo Camargo Matthew Leone Dan Torelli |
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Madina Lake is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2005. The band consists of twins Nathan and Matthew Leone, Mateo Camargo and Dan Torelli.
Citing influences such as Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails, Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007. Madina Lake won Best International Newcomer at the 2007 Kerrang! Awards.[1]
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation and The Disappearance of Adalia EP (2005-2006)
Nathan and Matthew Leone were first in a band known as The Blank Theory based in Chicago. Dan Torelli and Mateo Camargo were in a band called Reforma that had relocated to Chicago and both bands shared the same manager and often toured together. Nathan and Matthew befriended Dan and Mateo, decideded to disband their other bands, and form Madina Lake. Shawn Currie of The Blank Theory was in the original line up samples for Madina Lake, but left shortly after the band started working on material.
Nathan and Matthew Leone first gained nationwide media recognition when they appeared in a special edition of Twin Fear Factor. They won the prize of $50,000, and used it to pay for a recording process and demo of Madina Lake's first self-produced EP entitled The Disappearance of Adalia, which was released on August 22, 2006.
The band sets its music in a fictional town from the 1950s isolated from the rest of the world that's been turned upside-down with the mysterious disappearance of their most famous socialite, Adalia. The music provides an outlet for the band's views on politics, culture, and the media's obsession with celebrity status. The theme behind the band's music is in relation to the mystery of Adalia. The album artwork shows images of her and the mysteries behind her and the town of Madina Lake. It's a concept from the mind of Matthew Leone that is set to span three albums and includes a book as well as a website devoted to helping fans solve the case by uncovering "clues" hidden in the lyrics, album art, and videos. [2]
They played their first show as Madina Lake on May 21st, 2006, at Chicago's historic Metro.
[edit] From Them, Through Us, To You (2006-present)
After releasing The Disappearance of Adalia and extensive touring, Madina Lake gained a recording contract and signed with Roadrunner Records in August 2006 and created their first full length album entitled From Them, Through Us, To You, which was released on March 27, 2007. [3] It was produced, engineered and mixed by Mark Trombino. The album debuted at #154 on the Billboard 200 album charts, and at #60 on the UK album charts.
The release of From Them, Through Us, to You was followed up by a headlining tour with Fightstar and participating in the Projekt Revolution tour. At first they had originally planned to play Warped Tour 2007, but dropped out to play on the Revolution Stage when Linkin Park specifically chose them, and they were surprised to learn that Linkin Park knew who they were.[4] The band has also toured (at different times) alongside such acts as Story of the Year, Aiden, Halifax, and Mayday Parade, among others.
On May 3, 2008, Madina Lake played their third year of The Bamboozle festival in New Jersey. On June 14, 2008, the band is set to play at the infamous Download Festival in Donington Park. Madina Lake are also scheduled to play Warped Tour 2008 July 9 through July 25. After Warped Tour they plan on focusing on writing their new album.
Matthew Leone has also given information regarding a possible DVD that shows the entire process from writing to recording From Them, Through Us, To You as well as filmed footage of shows and backstage that is scheduled to be released before the end of 2008. [5]
[edit] Attics to Eden
Between touring, Madina Lake are currently writing their second studio album, which will begin recording September 1, 2008 and released early 2009. In an online chat with Matthew on April 27, 2008, Matthew mentioned Welcome to Oblivion being a working title for one of the new songs. [6] As of June 4, 2008 it was revealed there are "7 songs fully demoed and 11 more to finish up over the next few months", and that the current working title for the album is Attics to Eden. [7] The new album is being produced by David Bendeth. [8]
[edit] Members
- Nathan Leone – Lead Vocals
- Mateo Camargo – Guitar, Programming, Backing vocals
- Matthew Leone – Bass Guitar, Backing vocals
- Dan Torelli – Drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums/EPs
| Date of release | Title | Label | US Billboard peak | UK Chart peak |
| August 22, 2006 | The Disappearance of Adalia E.P. | Indie |
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| March 27, 2007 | From Them, Through Us, to You | Roadrunner Records |
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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| 2006 | "One Last Kiss" | - | - | The Disappearance of Adalia E.P. |
| 2007 | "House of Cards" | 38 | - | From Them, Through Us, to You |
| "Here I Stand" | - | 2 | ||
| "One Last Kiss" Re-Release | - | - | ||
| 2008 | "House of Cards" Re-Release | - | - | |
| "Pandora" | - | - | ||
[edit] Limited Releases
From Them, Through Us, to You (DVD)
[edit] References
- ^ Gibson United Kingdom - Kramer guitar sponsors 'Best International Newcomer' at the Kerrang! Awards! 2007 in London
- ^ www.skratchmagazine.com - Madina Lake interview
- ^ Lynch, Casey (March 2007). "100 Bands You Need to Know - Madina Lake[sic]". Alternative Press #225.2, p. 172.
- ^ Madina Lake Drops Off Warped - News Article - AbsolutePunk.net
- ^ SkipMag Madina Lake Interview
- ^ Chat with Matthew (April 27, 2008)
- ^ Madina Record 2
- ^ Madina Lake Working With Paramore Producer: Buzznet Exclusive
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Madina Lake at MySpace
- Madina Lake at PureVolume
- Madina Lake at Allmusic
- Madina Lake interview at Crossfire
- Madina Lake feature on hardrock.com
- Interview with Madina Lake by Florida Entertainment Scene
- Madina Lake interview at Planet Loud
- YeboTv.com (Madina Lake Interview Pt. 1)
- SHOUT! Music Webzine Interview w/ Matthew Leone
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