American rock band formed by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto in 1998. Known for cinematic videos, anthemic choruses and a mix of spacey atmospheres and arena-ready rock.

Frontman Jared Leto is also an actor. Reviews and sources note cinematic music videos (e.g. The Kill), MTV recognition for The Kill, and that From Yesterday was notable for being broadcast in China. The band used fan-sourced voices on This Is War.

A collection of DeBaser reviews on 30 Seconds to Mars covering studio albums, live shows and videos. Critics note Jared Leto's distinctive vocals, cinematic videos and a progression from spacey debut to anthemic arena rock. Opinions range from enthusiastic to sharply critical about songwriting and live performance.

For:Listeners of alternative/arena rock, readers interested in cinematic music videos and concept albums, and fans of Jared Leto's work.

 And the title? The words lie and believe often recur.. "A Beautiful Lie" is perhaps a reflection on life's contradictions or..? You decide.

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 Two curiosities: the video for "The Kill" won the MTV2 Video Music Awards for best video, while "From Yesterday" is the first American video in history to have been broadcast in China.

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 "We Are The Kings And The Queens," recites the chorus of the third track.

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