Los Angeles ( CNN ) -- The Calling 's lead singer , Alex Band , told police he was abducted , beaten and robbed Sunday , just hours before his group announced a comeback effort . Band suffered `` a fractured lower spine , 15 stitches to lower chin , three broken teeth and is bruised on his side and stomach from the baton beating , '' his publicist said Monday . The singer countered speculation that the attack was related to his drug use or a hoax . `` This just happened to me . I did n't kidnap myself , or beat the crap out of myself . So the whole hoax thing is honestly kind of disgusting to even think about , or hear , '' Band told CNN . He told investigators he was walking down a street in downtown Lapeer , Michigan -- where his group had just performed at a music festival -- about 3 a.m. Sunday when two men forced him into a blue minivan , according to a police statement . `` Alex was grabbed by his shirt and hit from behind and lost his footing , '' publicist Brad Taylor said . `` He was beaten with a police baton with a gun pointed to his face demanding Band 's 'Hollywood money . ' After Band fought back , he was cornered in the van with gun to his face . '' Band picked up the story from there . `` At this point , I was crying , I 'll admit it , I was scared , and I was pleading for my life , but then it occurred to me . I was like , 'You know , I just found like a couple of weeks ago that I 'm going to be a dad , ' '' he said . The assailant responded , `` It 's your lucky day , '' Band said . `` He kicked me out of the car onto the train tracks , and that 's when I hit the tracks and I fractured the bone in my lower spine , and I was unconscious and they left , '' said the singer . According to his publicist , Band was left for dead at a local railroad track in Lapeer . Earlier , Band issued a statement to CNN about the incident . `` I never thought my unborn child would be my savior , '' Band said . `` I am grateful to be alive and I know that I am destined for bringing my music back to my fans . '' The singer `` reported being assaulted , robbed and dropped off on another street , '' according to Lapeer Police Sgt . Craig Gormley . Another band member picked Band up and took him to the emergency room at McLaren Lapeer Region hospital , Gormley said . He was treated and released , he said . Police , who interviewed Band at the hospital , are investigating , Gormley said . Word of Band 's alleged abduction hit online celebrity websites Monday morning at the same time entertainment reporters received an e-mail from a publicity firm announcing that The Calling is coming back `` stronger than ever '' after `` fighting through trials and addictions . '' The singer has `` brought together a new band and has a fresh look on his past hits like 'Wherever You Will Go , ' '' the news release said . Band `` was at the height of music stardom in the early 2000s pop world but took a severe , almost death drop on a roller-coaster of a ride by almost dying from drug abuse combined with the struggle of personal relationships , '' the release said . `` Having a global hit was amazing , but due to my personal struggles and relationships , I was robbed of the enjoyment of being on the top of a musical high of a career , '' it quotes Band as saying . `` I dropped everything to fight for my ailing wife , followed by a divorce , which equaled with a substance abuse problem that almost took my life . Coming out of my addiction with yet another struggle is something of a freedom . This second chance and has given me great fodder for our new music . '' The rock/pop group is `` in the midst of signing a major record deal and are setting up a global tour to bring forth their music to a worldwide fervent fan base , '' it said . `` He is jumping back into finishing the record to help in the healing process and is resting for optimal healing , '' his spokesman said . The comeback announcement would normally get little attention in the media , but coverage of Band 's alleged abduction put The Calling back into the headlines . CNN 's Denise Quan and Tory Dunnan contributed to this report .
NEW : Alex Band : `` I 'll admit it , I was scared , and I was pleading for my life '' Singer suffered a fractured spine , 15 stitches to chin , broken teeth , bruises , spokesman says . The singer told police he was `` assaulted , robbed and dropped off on another street '' News of the incident comes as the group announces a comeback after a decade .