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30 Seconds to Mars is a rock band hailing from Los Angeles, CA. Created in 2000, 30 Seconds to Mars currently consists of the following members:

Jared Leto (Vocals, Guitar)
Shannon Leto (Drums)
Matt Wachter (Bass Guitar)
Tomo Milicevic (Lead Guitar)

Solon Bixler left the band before the production of A Beautiful Lie, but is subsequently credited for his work touring with the band after the release of their debut self titled album 30 Seconds to Mars.

Their sound is somewhat unique, on occasion described as 'space rock' - with a very deep use of synthesisers - particularly on the debut self titled album. The space rock reference comes from the theme of the first album, which seems to deal with space travel, astronauts and the universe. The sound is often fitting. Cryptic, obscure lyrics combine heavy guitar melodies to drive a sound compared to the likes of Tool, Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode.

Unknown to most, Jared performed all of the instruments and vocals on the self titled release with the exception of drums, which his brother Shannon took care of. The additional members of the band joined after the release of the CD and began to tour thereafter.

A Beautiful Lie was released in 2005 after the band spent several years collaborating and travelling the world for inspiration. More information can be found at their official website.