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Come Into The Pantheon
Amidst the chaos and frenzy of decision making, phone calls, more decisions, picking colors, taglines, sleepless nights and hair pulling disagreements, one thing was unequivocally certain; we wanted 30 Seconds to Mars to be CONFRONT Magazine’s first cover. As reckless as it was, we never considered other possibilities. It was 30 Seconds to Mars or no one. This amazing band’s talent, originality and unconventional modus operandi, completely sets them apart from the current trend of factory produced look-a-likes. Also, their approach to the New Media, their interactive outreach and their obvious interest in an informed and self-determined public-at-large, is unlike anything we’d ever seen. And let’s not forget that their music kicks some serious ass.
We already knew the basics. Namely that 30 Seconds to Mars was created in 1998 by Jared Leto (vocals, guitar) and his brother Shannon (drums). Later, Tomo Milicevic (guitar) and Matt Wachter (bass) joined the band and what began as a small family art project, now merges the worlds of audio and visual arts into something that transcends pre-conceived notions and breaks tradition.
Two critically acclaimed albums later, a sold out North American tour under their belts and a single off their sophomore release “A Beautiful Lie” now nominated for an MTV (and MTV2) video music awards, 30 Seconds to Mars has firmly established itself as an ascending force on the rock music playing field.
Given the bands incredibly busy schedule, it was impossible to sit with all four band members at one time. The interviews had to be spread out over the course of a few days. “You mean I have to go on a road trip AND see 30 Seconds to Mars more than once?” I must have dislocated a shoulder, I twisted my own arm so enthusiastically.
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Shannon & Matt of 30 Seconds To Mars
We had the opportunity to sit down with Shannon Leto (drums) and Matt Watcher (bassist) of 30 SECONDS To MARS on September 7, 2005 before their show at Club Tundra in Syracuse, NY
MPJ - Let's talk about the history of 30 Seconds to Mars, I guess this is for Shannon, 30 Seconds To Mars started out with you and your brother, how did this takes place?
SHANNON - Yeah, we had all different kinds of instruments around the house that we just started to pick up at an early age.
MPJ - So was your family musical then?
SHANNON - Yeah, They were musical. We lived in a "hippie" type commune thing, and they listened to a lot of music. So it was a natural progression for us to start doing this. It was just him and I and eventually, we bought some nice equipment and just started playing in his apartment. Then, we wanted to add a bass player. From there, we wanted to share the experience and start playing for people. Then, our first bass player left and Matt came aboard. And he was a perfect fit.
MPJ - Now Matt, I though you came aboard after the first album?
MATT - Yeah, the first album was just finished and I came into that touring cycle. That was four years ago.
SHANNON - And Tomo came aboard a couple years ago to replace our lead guitarist who drowned.
MPJ - Wait, your first guitarist drowned?
SHANNON - Yeah, it was this really freak accident thing... but yes, he drowned. Tomo was a fan of the band for a while and we brought him aboard.
MPJ - Now with all the different styles and types of music out there, what made you guys decided to play the style of music you play?
MATT - I don't think that it was a conscience decision. I think all four of us come from very diverse musical backgrounds, and we all bring something different to the table. But we all have that kind of dynamic that I think just natural brought us to where we are.
SHANNON - And I think it's important too, that we keep changing too. The first album I think was more polished and the second is more to the point, more raw, more personable. Jared's more personable I think in the lyrics this time, or more honest as I like to say it. But I think it's important to always be changing.
MPJ - Yeah, I think that it's good for a band to be able to change, and keep moving forward, especially in this business.
MATT - Yeah, but it's challenging. You don't want to push your fans away too.
MPJ - Now would you say that a part of that change was going from the first album being written by two people, Jared and Shannon to going to writing the second album with all four of you?
SHANNON - Oh, I was welcoming it, welcoming the different musical backgrounds. For instance, Matt has studied music, where I have not. I learned from listening to music. We all influenced by different music, but I think those differences ultimately made the changes natural. Individually, we are all artists and will hold our work "precious," yet we still have a common goal in mind and can work together towards that.
MPJ - With there being so many different categories and labels put on music these days, what is the one thing that sets 30 Seconds To Mars apart from the different modern rock bands that you hear on the radio?
MATT - That is a hard question to answer. There are so many different genres out there, and I don't think that we really fit into just one specific
SHANNON - Yeah, labels are always changing, there's now Ska-Core, emo-rock, etc... and within that a lot of music starts to get watered down
MATT - And Yeah, I don't think that there is any definitive label that you can put us in and in the long run, I think that is good. It allows for change. I don't mean that our next album might be a ska record, but it allows for change.
SHANNON - And it works for bands like Radiohead and Placebo. Where they don't really fit into a category and still are allotted for change and it works.
MPJ - Ok. Now everyone pretty much knows that your singer, Jared is an actor too. How does that affect the band? Like doesn't he have to go away for months at a time when he shoots movies? And how do you, as a band, work with that?
SHANNON - Let me take this one... With the first records, we toured 18months.
MPJ - Wow, that was along time on the road. I meant more in writing/recording?
SHANNON - Even when he goes away, we are still working. We can share and send music files back and forth.
MATT - Yeah, whether it's file swapping, or working together at home, or sometime, we have been able to go with him, we have never stopped working. We always seem to be able to manage to still be doing something. It's more Jared having to manage his time and his things. Like he might be shooting a movie all day long, and then come back and be writing music all night long. That's more his thing and somehow he manages to balance it. So, as a band, it all seems to work.
MPJ - Now you guys are doing some headlining shows now.
MATT - Yeah, we have some radio shows and headlining shows coming up, then at the end of this month, we will hit the road with Audioslave.
MPJ - Do you have anything else coming up in addition to that?
MATT - Yeah, we have Carson Daly show (airing Oct 4, 2005) coming up.
MPJ - I guess what I am getting at, when we saw you guys this summer at the Edge radio show, you were filming the show, was that for something coming up? (see Photo Gallery
SHANNON - Oh Yeah, was that our secret songs?
MATT - No, I think they are talking about the DVD. Yeah, we have been collecting footage to eventually have a dvd out, but we don't want to put it out too soon.
MPJ - Like down the road, a documentary of 4-5years or so.
MATT - Yeah, we want to do a documentary of our lives over a period of time.
SHANNON - Yeah. We have had so much footage shot of us. I would hate to be the person to go through that all.
MPJ - Now Shannon, you mentioned the secret songs? Was I too impatient and missed them on "a Beautiful Lie?"
SHANNON - Yeah, we have two secret songs that we recorded in Chicago.
MPJ - Well, I look forward to checking them out. Thank you for taking time for this interview.
SHANNON & MATT - Thank you.
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Club Tundra - Sryacuse, NY 07.09.2005
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Rochester, Water Street Music Hall 16.11.2002 (part 3)
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Rochester, Water Street Music Hall 16.11.2002 (part 2)
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Rochester, Water Street Music Hall 16.11.2002 (part 1)
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Washington, 9:30 Club 23.10.2002
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L.A., West Hollywood, The Troubadour 07.08.2002
A line of excited sophisticates and hopeful fans snaked down the length of the sidewalk and bordered Doug Westin's Troubadour last night before filling the club to the brim. It was a sold out show, perhaps even oversold, but friends and fans of 30 Seconds To Mars didn't seem to mind the packed house. They were pumped up in anticipation of the band's first stellar performance before heading out on the road to launch a full-scale attack on the U.S. alongside Incubus beginning in Reno, Nevada on August 31st.
Undeniably, the most notable member is Jared Leto, who arrived last onstage to lead the four-piece with searing guitars, crystal clear vocals, and a barrage of one glittering, space rock, powerhouse song after another – pausing only to give sincere thanks to their Los Angeles audience and to express how excited they were to be there playing for us. Leto's probably got more to prove than the average starving musician. He's got several major movie roles under his belt (Fight Club, Requiem For A Dream) and a stint on one of the most beloved teen angst series ever made (My So-Called Life). Uninformed critics might be quick to dismiss the abilities of this “heartthrob actor slash musician”, but they would be making a big mistake. Not only can Jared Leto play that guitar hanging around his neck; he can sing his ass off, write songs, and he knows how to work a stage. His cohorts are no easier to dismiss. They all play like seasoned pros, although in Leto's own words, “In many ways, we are a brand new band.”
The songs are layered, lush, and atmospheric following the futuristic conceptual feel of the self-titled debut release, which embodies elements of science fiction fantasy, set to an explosive rock battle with the universe and their inner demons. Watching 30 Seconds to Mars perform was truly an enjoyable, and engaging experience. The feel of the live show was reminiscent of early David Bowie infused with The Cure, but the sound was completely unique.
Fans were treated to track after track from the upcoming disc including “Edge of the Earth“, “Buddha For Mary“, “Echelon” and the crushing and beautiful single “Capricorn“, which inspired several fans to come out from the audience and up onto the stage to rock and chant the lyrics right beside the band members who happily obliged them. (My personal favorite track from the disc is “93 Million Miles“.)
30 Seconds To Mars are definitely on the way up. They are already setting things ablaze here on Earth, so it's a sure thing that they will be lighting up the entire horizon in the very near future. Just make sure you've got your shades on when you stare into the sky to find them. You wouldn't want to damage your eyes. You'll need them because you're definitely going to want to see – and hear – this band.
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PolluXed series 2002
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