30 Seconds to Mars

Launched in 1998 by frontman Jared Leto and his older brother, drummer Shannon Leto, 30 Seconds to Mars found success with a mix of post-grunge, screamo, and melodic hard rock. The band gained a modest audience with its self-titled debut, but it was the platinum-selling sophomore effort A Beautiful Lie that truly opened the flood gates in 2005, securing the band a healthy presence on MTV while paving the way for a series of successful tours.
Their latest album “This Is War”, is a major leap forward for Thirty Seconds to Mars, one that cements the trio as a world-class arena-crushing rock band. Jared Leto comments: “It took two years, we went to hell and back. At one point, I thought it was going to be the death of us, but it became a transformative experience. It’s not so much an evolution as it is a revolution. It’s a coming of age.” To guide their journey, Thirty Seconds to Mars enlisted two of the most influential producers in the world: Flood (U2, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins) and Steve Lillywhite (U2, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel).

Added: Wed Mar 17 19:25:27 UTC 2010

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