Nathan Leone
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Nathan Daniel Leone is the lead singer of rock
band Madina Lake
. He was born on May 13, 1981. Nathan is three minutes younger than his identical twin Matthew Leone
, who plays bass in Madina Lake.
, Illinois
. He has a twin brother and three older sisters: Allison, Jill and Paula.
Nathan fell out of a grocery cart when he was five, tearing a muscle in his eye, thus resulting in having to wear an eye patch and glasses for much of his childhood. He sometimes loses control of the muscle in his eye, but does not have a lazy eye.
When Nathan was 12 years old, his mother was killed in a car accident. The song "Morning Sadness" is influenced by her death and Nathan has trouble talking about her in interviews. On their newest album, Attics to Eden
, the track Friends & Lovers includes lyrics where he is speaking about his childhood and his mother, much like Morning Sadness.
Nathan landed a sports scholarship to go to college in Indianapolis
, Indiana
at Butler University
. He pursued professional soccer in the United States and for nine months in Florence
, Italy
. Nathan used to intern at Scratchie's Chicago headquarters.
formed their first band, The Blank Theory
, in 1998. In the early days of The Blank Theory, they also formed an independent label called 4 Alarm Records which also included The Frogs
, The Pinehurst Kids, and Monkey Paw.
Nathan and Matthew appeared on a special edition of Twin Fear Factor
, which they won. The $50,000 was the start up money for Madina Lake
. The band's first self-produced EP, The Disappearance of Adalia
, came out in early 2006 around October. Later that year, they were signed to Roadrunner Records
and created their first full length album entitled From Them, Through Us, To You
, which was
released in March 2007.
He cites the alternative rock
band Smashing Pumpkins as his favorite band and his biggest influence.
He wrote the song "In Another Life" following a dream he had in which his then-girlfriend committed suicide.
The Attics To Eden artwork is by Vic Lee
who is also known as Lynden ST Victor. Nathan heard of Vic Lee through a friend who bought a painting of his, but seeing as the price range Vic Lee usually charges was too high Nathan emailed him, and to his shock received one back. They got the album artwork for Attics free if they recorded a song for Vic Lee (since he is not a musician).
, England
, Nathan admitted to previously being on antidepressant
s, however he also stated that he quit taking them two months before. He stated that he realised that "when people obsess over things, anything that happened yesterday or any day before that in their life, they are depressed. Anybody who obsesses and freaks out about tomorrow or any day in their future, what's gonna happen in their life, they have anxiety. The only way to live, the only way to live your life, is right now in this moment right here." He later went on to add that it was due to the support of the fans which enabled him to come off antidepressants.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Madina Lake
Madina Lake
Madina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007...
. He was born on May 13, 1981. Nathan is three minutes younger than his identical twin Matthew Leone
Matthew Leone
Matthew Jon Leone is the bassist of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Matthew is two minutes older than his identical twin Nathan Leone, who is the lead vocalist in Madina Lake.-Early life:Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
, who plays bass in Madina Lake.
Early life
Nathan grew up in the suburbs of ChicagoChicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. He has a twin brother and three older sisters: Allison, Jill and Paula.
Nathan fell out of a grocery cart when he was five, tearing a muscle in his eye, thus resulting in having to wear an eye patch and glasses for much of his childhood. He sometimes loses control of the muscle in his eye, but does not have a lazy eye.
When Nathan was 12 years old, his mother was killed in a car accident. The song "Morning Sadness" is influenced by her death and Nathan has trouble talking about her in interviews. On their newest album, Attics to Eden
Attics to Eden
Digital bonus tracksJapan bonus track-Personnel:* Nathan Leone – lead vocals* Mateo Camargo – guitar, backing vocals* Matthew Leone – bass guitar, backing vocals* Dan Torelli – drums, percussion-Release history:-"Never Take Us Alive":...
, the track Friends & Lovers includes lyrics where he is speaking about his childhood and his mother, much like Morning Sadness.
Nathan landed a sports scholarship to go to college in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
at Butler University
Butler University
Butler University is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university offers 60 degree programs to 4,400 students through six colleges: business, communication, education, liberal Arts and sciences, pharmacy and health...
. He pursued professional soccer in the United States and for nine months in Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. Nathan used to intern at Scratchie's Chicago headquarters.
Musical career
Nathan and his brother MatthewMatthew Leone
Matthew Jon Leone is the bassist of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Matthew is two minutes older than his identical twin Nathan Leone, who is the lead vocalist in Madina Lake.-Early life:Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
formed their first band, The Blank Theory
The Blank Theory
The Blank Theory was a five-piece rock group from Chicago, Illinois.They self-released two albums, Blinding Process in 1998 and Catalyst in 2000. Catalyst included the track "Nevermind" which was featured in a segment of MTV Road Rules. While the first two independent releases were hard edged indie...
, in 1998. In the early days of The Blank Theory, they also formed an independent label called 4 Alarm Records which also included The Frogs
The Frogs (band)
The Frogs are an American rock music band founded in 1980, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by brothers Jimmy and Dennis Flemion. The brothers mainly write and perform short, catchy pop songs, but they are also known for their improvised home recordings which are delivered in a comedic style, and often...
, The Pinehurst Kids, and Monkey Paw.
Nathan and Matthew appeared on a special edition of Twin Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare reality game show. The original Dutch version was called Now or Neverland. When Endemol USA and NBC adapted it to the American market in 2001, they changed the name to Fear Factor. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a...
, which they won. The $50,000 was the start up money for Madina Lake
Madina Lake
Madina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007...
. The band's first self-produced EP, The Disappearance of Adalia
The Disappearance of Adalia
The Disappearance of Adalia is the first release from Madina Lake self released on October 3, 2006. It garnered the attention of Roadrunner Records which ultimately led to their signing to the label. Songs "House of Cards", "One Last Kiss", "Here I Stand" and "Adalia" were re-recorded for their...
, came out in early 2006 around October. Later that year, they were signed to Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
and created their first full length album entitled From Them, Through Us, To You
From Them, Through Us, to You
From Them, Through Us, to You is the debut album by Chicago-based rock band Madina Lake. The album was released in the United States on March 27, 2007 via Roadrunner Records; it was released a day earlier in the UK....
, which was
released in March 2007.
He cites the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Smashing Pumpkins as his favorite band and his biggest influence.
He wrote the song "In Another Life" following a dream he had in which his then-girlfriend committed suicide.
The Attics To Eden artwork is by Vic Lee
Vic Lee
Vic Lee may refer to:* Vic Lee, the owner of Vic Lee Racing* Vic Lee , TV reporter in the San Francisco Bay Area...
who is also known as Lynden ST Victor. Nathan heard of Vic Lee through a friend who bought a painting of his, but seeing as the price range Vic Lee usually charges was too high Nathan emailed him, and to his shock received one back. They got the album artwork for Attics free if they recorded a song for Vic Lee (since he is not a musician).
Antidepressants
On 29 March 2010, at a concert in BirminghamBirmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Nathan admitted to previously being on antidepressant
Antidepressant
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder. According to Gelder, Mayou &*Geddes people with a depressive illness will experience a therapeutic effect to their mood;...
s, however he also stated that he quit taking them two months before. He stated that he realised that "when people obsess over things, anything that happened yesterday or any day before that in their life, they are depressed. Anybody who obsesses and freaks out about tomorrow or any day in their future, what's gonna happen in their life, they have anxiety. The only way to live, the only way to live your life, is right now in this moment right here." He later went on to add that it was due to the support of the fans which enabled him to come off antidepressants.