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This Week - 09/23/2009

This is the first edition of a new weekly newsletter that will arrive every Wednesday with EXCLUSIVE information and content. Each week this newsletter will include exclusive band photos, new videos, recommendations from the band, links to interesting destinations, up to date information about events surrounding the upcoming album release, and more.


Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week

Atlas Shrugged debuted on The New York Times Bestseller List at #6 three days after its publication date. It remained on the list for 21 weeks, peaking at #4 for a six-week period beginning December 8, 1957. Atlas Shrugged was generally disliked by critics, despite being a popular success.

Movie of the Week

Empire of the Sun tells the story of Jamie "Jim" Graham, a young boy who goes from living in a wealthy British family in Shanghai, to becoming a prisoner of war in Lunghua Civilian Assembly Center, a Japanese internment camp, during World War II. Steven Spielberg directed the film, which stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson and Nigel Havers.

Website of the Week

http://www.Greenpeace.org
Greenpeace is a non-governmental organization for the protection and conservation of the environment. Greenpeace has a worldwide presence with national and regional offices in 46 countries, which are affiliated to the Amsterdam-based Greenpeace International.

Food of the Week

CAFE HABANA - New York City
Daily 9am–midnight
17 Prince St, at Elizabeth St
(212-625-2001)
Home-style Latin food with unique Cuban and Central Mexican accents.


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Jared tags the new location for The Hive with "War."

This Week - 09/30/2009[/size]

As you may have heard we have announced some warm up dates. The only shows confirmed so far are Paris and London. Since these are smaller shows they will sell out quickly. If you plan on coming, get your tickets fast. Can't wait to see you there!

November 11th 2009 - Paris, France @ La Cigale
On-Sale begins October 2nd

November 16th, 2009 - London, UK @ Koko

On-Sale begins October 2nd

NEW VID ON YOU TUBE "The War is Coming 2"

Weekly Picks From the Band


Book of the Week

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster is a bestselling non-fiction book written by Jon Krakauer. It details the author's May 10, 1996 ascent of Mount Everest, which turned catastrophic when eight climbers were killed and several others were stranded by a 'rogue storm'.


Movie of the Week

At Close Range is a film based on the real life rural Pennsylvania crime family led by Bruce Johnston, Sr. which operated during the 1960s and 1970s. It was released on April 18, 1986, and stars Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Mary Stuart Masterson, Millie Perkins, Candy Clark and Crispin Glover.


Website of the Week

http://www.oddee.com
An entertainment blog focused on oddities, bizarre and strange things of our world, its daily articles and sections explore subjects from Science to Advertising and Technology; over 11 million pages are read at Oddee every month.


Food of the Week

POTATO CHIPS - Los Angeles
M- F 11:30AM - 8PM
SAT 11:30AM - 4PM

7613 Beverly Blvd
(323) 931-0911
Local Hollywood sandwich shop.




[size=200]DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD!!!
http://thirtysecondstomars.emiforums.com/

Shannon watches the sunset over Southern California


This Week - 10/07/2009[/size]


This is an exciting week for Thirty Seconds to Mars. As you may have already heard, yesterday we released Kings and Queens our first single off the upcoming album This is War.

If you haven't had the chance to listen to the song yet, click below to stream it now! Stay tuned for information about the music video. If you are in Los Angeles, we'll need you to participate!




On October 13th Kings and Queens will be available for download in the iTunes store. The album This Is War will also be available for Pre-Order and a purchase will include a download of the single Kings and Queens, the full album This Is War, and 2 bonus tracks not included on the album.

We have also released the image of one of the album covers for This is War that will be used after the Faces of Mars (Fan submitted pictures) and in countries where we could not do Faces of Mars.


Thirty Seconds to Mars was featured on the cover of last weeks Kerrang! Magazine.


[size=150]Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester is the study of a man completely lacking in imagination or ambition. Fate transforms Gulliver Foyle in an instant; shipwrecked and abandoned in space, Foyle becomes a monomaniacal and sophisticated monster bent upon revenge. Wearing many masks, learning many skills, this "worthless" man pursues his goals relentlessly; no price is too high to pay.

Movie of the Week

The Wrestler The Wrestler is a 2008 film directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by Robert D. Siegel, and starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and Ernest Miller. A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.


Album of the Week

M83 - Saturdays = Youth Saturdays = Youth is an album by French electronic group M83 released on April 14, 2008. The album was recorded with Ken Thomas (known for his work with Sigur Rós, The Sugarcubes, Cocteau Twins and Suede) and Ewan Pearson (who has also produced for Tracey Thorn, The Rapture and Ladytron).

Website of the Week

The Art of Elysium http://www.theartofelysium.org/
The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization founded in 1997, encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions.


Food of the Week

Terroni Restaurant - Toronto, Canada
Daily 9am–11pm

720 Queen W, Toronto, ON, M6J1E8
(416) 504-0320

Terroni is one of our favorite places to eat in Toronto. Great Italian food at a reasonable price.


Don't forget to spread the word! Mars is coming! www.thirtysecondstomars.com

This Week - 10/14/2009

Thank you so much to all the riders for coming out and joining us for the shoot. Your spirit, individuality and amazing community made this an unforgettable experience. The images we have seen so far are beyond amazing and that is all because of your participation.

We were blown away by the amount of people who showed up to join us. Positive attitudes, creative contributions, and good old fun prevailed.

From the very first ride over the bridge into downtown we knew we were in for an adventure. Taking over the streets, flying over the hill down into Santa Monica Pier, and owning Hollywood Blvd. were all incredible experiences. We were glad to have shared them with this wonderful group of people and their amazing bikes.

Can't wait to see you out there on the next ride.

- Jared, Shannon, Tomo

This week we are happy to announce you can now purchase Kings and Queens on iTunes and Pre-Order the album This Is War. If you pre-order the album online you will receive two exclusive bonus tracks not included on the in-store copy.


Weekly Picks From the Band



Book of the Week


The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss was published in 1938. The story begins when King Derwin is riding through a street past Bartholomew Cubbins, a poor boy in the market. Bartholomew removes his hat, according to the laws, but another hat mysteriously appears; when he attempts to remove this one too, another one appears again, and this continues, even as he removes more and more hats


Movie of the Week

The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Ken Burns is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone.


Album of the Week


Peter Gabriel - 'Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ' (OST)'Passion'
Peter Gabriel's remarkable musical collage for Scorsese's 'The Last Temptation of Christ', 1990 Grammy Award winner.


Website of the Week

The Art of Elysium http://www.childrenofthenight.org/
Children of the Night is a non-profit organization founded dedicated to assisting children between the ages
of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food to eat and a place to sleep. Since 1979 they have rescued girls and boys from prostitution and the domination of vicious pimps.

Food of the Week

Terroni Wagamama - London, UK
mon - thur: 12-11pm
fri - sat: 12pm-12am
sun: 12-10pm

14 Irving Street, London, UK, WC2H 7AF
+44 (0) 207 839 2323
Superb Japanese rice and noodle dishes situated in the heart of London's Theatreland and next door to the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square.

This Week - 10/21/2009[/size]

Thanks to everyone who has requested Kings and Queens at your local radio station station. Its now in the Top 10 on the Modern Rock Charts after just 2 weeks and we are so grateful for that!

We now have an 8" x 11" Download and Print Poster available for you to print at home. You can use this to post at home, work, school, or anywhere that you want to show your support for Thirty Seconds to Mars.



Also, in case you haven't already heard, we are GIVING AWAY 30 GUITARS over twitter with the help of Culture Jam and Michael Kelly Guitars. You should check it out. Half of the guitars are still up for grabs!



Check out this Spinner.com article on the contest.

Last week we started the Night of the Hunter Treasure Hunts. The first hunts were in Los Angeles (Burbank, Long Beach, Santa Monica), but we will be doing them in a different city each week including international cities. Stay tuned to this website for updates, photos, and new treasure maps every week.



Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week
Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis is set in Los Angeles in the early 1980's. This coolly mesmerizing novel is a raw, powerful portrait
of a lost generation who have experienced sex, drugs, and disaffection at too early an age, in a world shaped by casual nihilism, passivity, and too much money a place devoid of feeling or hope.

Movie of the Week
Hunger was written by Enda Walsh and Steve McQueen, who also directed. The film follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit.

Album of the Week
"Had to include this for the romantics out there. This album was part of the soundtrack of my brother's and my youth. Does anyone remember having to flip the album over to hear the other side?" - Jared

Website of the Week
http://www.grammy.com/Musicares/
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. Their services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.

[size=150]Food of the Week
Belga QueenBelga Queen - Brussles, Belgium
Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 24:00
Rue du Fosse-aux-Loups 32, Brussels 1000
+32 2 217.21.78
Belga Queen is found within a building dating from the 18th Century. Good food.

Bikers on the set of the Kings and Queens video shoot.


This Week - 10/28/2009[/size]


We have been feverishly rehearsing here in LA to prepare for the live shows coming up in just a few weeks. While the European shows have sold out, the US dates still have tickets available. Make sure you check the tour dates below to catch any of the performances near you.

The MySpace page has needed a facelift for quite some time and we are happy to announce we have launched a new layout. More content and information will be added to the site in coming days and weeks, so stay tuned.





Also, it has been long overdue, but we would like to congratulate the BRAZILIAN ECHELON for this photo and being the winners of the Global Glyphics Assault Contest.




The runners up were from the BOLIVIAN ECHELON with this picture.





Don't forget this information listed in the previous Transmissions. Feel free to spread this info far and wide





8" x 11" Download and Print Poster



30 Guitars in 30 Days- Win a Guitar for Just 1 Tweet
Night of the Hunter Treasure Hunt - New City Every Week


[size=150]Weekly Picks From the Band


Book of the Week

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a dystopian novella published in England in 1945. The book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II.


Movie of the Week

The Shining by Stanley Kubrik is based on the Novel by Stephen King. A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future.


Album of the Week


Pink Floyd - Animals

"One of my favorite groups of all time - Groundbreaking, experimental, imaginative, classic." - Jared



Website of the Week

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. They build with people in need regardless of race or religion.

Food of the Week

AMMO - Los Angeles, California

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm / 6pm - 10pm
Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm / 5:30 pm - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 3pm / 5:30pm - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 3pm / 5pm - 9pm



1155 N Highland Ave - (323) 871-2666
AMMO sits in an unlikely spot on Highland Ave. in Hollywood and has become a local favorite of the community

Riders cross the Santa Monica Pier bridge during K+Q video shoot

This Week - 11/04/2009[/size]

This year has gone by rather quickly, but its not over yet. There is still a lot going on with Thirty Seconds to Mars. It's November and that means there is barely a month remaining before This Is War hits store shelves on December 8th.

The title track from the upcoming album is exclusively featured in the new EA Games Dragon Age: Origins. Click on the image below to watch the trailer featuring This Is War now.


WATCH NOW!

Album Listening and "Kings and Queens" Video Premiere
Los Angeles, CA - Monday Nov. 9th - Montalban Theatre


PLUS: Friday, November 6th, 2009 - 4pm
The band visits The Hive
7714 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046

Also, this week Thirty Seconds to Mars is the featured cover article in Rocksound Magazine. Make sure to pick up a copy and check it out.



The band is featured in the December issue ofBlack Book Magazine, on store shelves now, as well.



Paris/Koln Show Updates

Logistical issues have forced us to move around a few of the dates of our upcoming European run. If you already have tickets, they will be honored for the new dates. We are also pleased to offer additional tickets available for the Koln date.. You can purchase them here via the venue box office.

New Dates/Venues:

Nov 18 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov 23 - Koln, Germany - Essigfabrik

Additional tickets available @ 9am on Friday 6th Nov.
http://www.eventim.de


We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we look forward to seeing you all very soon!



[size=200]Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week
Less than ZeroThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D. Psychotherapy is all things to all people in this mega-selling pop-psychology watershed. His agenda in this tome, which was first published in 1978 but didn't become a bestseller until 1983, is to reconcile the psychoanalytic tradition with the conflicting cultural currents roiling the 70s.

Movie of the Week

The Missionstarring Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, written by Rober Bolt, and directed by Roland Joffé follows the struggle of 18th century Spanish Jesuits as they try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

Album of the Week

Air - Moon Safari
"'Moon Safari' is like the soundtrack to a film you've never seen. Inventive and unique. French music... Très bien." - Jared

Website of the Week

http://www.mashable.com
Founded in July 2005, Mashable is the world's largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news. With more than 12.5 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific blog reviewing new Web sites and services, publishing breaking news on what's new on the web and offering social media resources and guides.

Food of the Week

Kogi BBQ TruckLos Angeles, CA

Follow on Twitter to see Truck locations and times
http://www.twitter.com/kogibbq
Korean BBQ + taco truck!



What three words best describe the new album?
OPTIMISTIC, CELEBRATORY, EMPOWERING

What sort of feelings/emotions overcome you just before you go on stage to play a show and the atmosphere just hits you?
WE ALL FEEL A SENSE OF EXCITMENT AND URGENCY, SORT OF LIKE THE FEELING YOU GET JUST BEFORE A FIGHT. :)

Submit questions to the band on the Official Forum HERE

Jared speaks to the Echelon at The Hive during the acoustic event.


This Week - 11/11/2009[/size]

Last week we had a special acoustic night at The Hive in Los Angeles and on Monday we shared the last two years of work with many family and friends at the Montalban Theatre Listening Event. We also premiered "The Ride" a short film inspired by Kings and Queens. Thank you to all the people who came out to support us before we go on tour.




Click Here to See MORE PHOTOS from the Listening Event

To anyone who wasn't with us on Monday, don't worry! The Kings and Queens short film will be released on MySpace later this week.

Along with some NEW pre-order packages for This Is War, you can also now pre-order the Making of This Is War Photo Book!




This photo book includes images collected during the recording of the album, the Summit sessions and fan submitted photos. This item is only available for pre-order, so reserve your copy now.




8" x 11" Download and Print Poster

The title track from the upcoming album This Is War is exclusively featured in the new EA Games Dragon Age: Origins. WATCH NOW!


[size=150]Weekly Picks From the Band


Book of the Week

Lord of the Flies by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding discusses how culture created by man fails, using as an example a group of British schoolboys stuck on a deserted island who try to govern themselves, but with disastrous results. A Classic!

Movie of the Week

Fitzcarraldo directed by Werner Herzog and starring Klaus Kinski who portrays would-be rubber baron Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an Irishman called Fitzcarraldo in Peru. He has to pull a steamship over a steep hill in order to access a rich rubber territory. The film is derived from the real-life story of Peruvian rubber baron Carlos Fitzcarrald.

Album of the Week

Beck - Sea Change
"'Beck's stripped-down, mellowest album shows a completely different side; from being one of the most irreverent artists to being one of the most sincere, this album showcases his vast range as a songwriter." - Jared

Website of the Week

The Onion http://www.nrdc.org/
NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals.

Food of the Week

Monsieur Vuong - Berlin, Germany
Alte Schönhauser Straße 46 10119 Mitte

Daily: Noon - Midnight

On top of the regular menu, a blackboard chalks up a couple of daily specials for around 6.50 Euros, normally a meat dish served with either rice or noodles (but they will replace the meat with Tofu for vegeterians).



A question to Tomo & Jared: Have you ever used finger picking or the clawhammer technique, like Donovan does when you play your guitars?
YES, WE ALSO USE THE CRAB TECHNIQUE AND THE RAVEN CLAW WHICH IS AN ANCIENT METHOD OF PICKING THE GUITAR STRINGS WITH THE TOES.

What do you think is most important in the music business nowadays: a unique sound, good lyrics, getting people involved and create a sense of community and unity or appeal to the teenagers or none of the above?
PROBABLY A LITTLE BIT OF THEM ALL. WE FOCUS ON PLAYING AND CREATING MUSIC AND SOUNDS THAT MAKE US HAPPY. YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU ARE PLAYING AND CREATING IF OTHERS ARE ALSO TO BELIEVE.

The Wall of The Hive

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Thirty Seconds to Mars has finished the European leg of their current tour and next week start traveling around the US. Jared, Shannon and Tomo have been twittering while on tour. Make sure you are following to stay updated on what they've been up to.


[times]Follow @jaredleto on Twitter[/times]


[times]Follow @ShannonLeto on Twitter[/times]


[times]Follow @tomofromearth on Twitter[/times]


This month Thirty Seconds to Mars is the featured article and cover for Kerrang! Magazine. Click on the image below to visit the forums and discuss the contents with Echelon around the world.


[times]Click Here to see the full article[/times]

Many people have been asking about promo materials and we are happy to provide these images that you can print out yourself to help spread the word that "War is Coming!"

Mars Stencil

[times]Click to Download Full Size .pdf[/times]

Print Out Poster

[times]Click here to Download the full size poster[/times]

Don't forget! If you Pre-Order the album This Is War now by clicking the image below you will gain access to an online chat with the band on the day of US release. (12/08/09)



[size=200][times]Weekly Picks From the Band [/times]

Book of the Week
Nine Storiesis a collection of short stories by American fiction writer J. D. Salinger released in April 1953. It includes two of his most famous short stories, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé – with Love and Squalor." (Nine Stories is the U.S. title, and the book is published in many other countries as For Esmé - with Love and Squalor, and Other Stories.)

Movie of the Week
A Charlie Brown Thanksgivingbased upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz was originally aired on the CBS network in 1973. Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.

Album of the Week
The Cure - Disintegration
Most of its 12 songs are long mood pieces that develop slowly around the listener. Anchored by complex drum patterns, the layered guitars, soaring bass lines, and rich keyboards blend to create a lush, evocative soundscape that captures the ear immediately; and for all its length, the album is never boring.

Website of the Week
Banksyhttp://www.banksy.co.uk/
Banksy is a quasi-anonymous British graffiti artist. He is believed to be a native of Yate, South Gloucestershire, near Bristol and to have been born in 1974, but there is substantial public uncertainty about his identity and personal and biographical details.

Food of the Week
Pret a Manger - London, UK
Mon-Sat. 11am-6pm

163 Piccadilly
020 7932 5229 ‎
A great coffee/sandwich chain that has very affordable prices





Australia
iTunes Australia

Austria
iTunes Austria
Musicload Austria

Canada
iTunes Canada
Archambault Canada
Amazon.ca

Finland
levykauppax.fi
Epe's Music Store
EMP

France
EMI Boutique
iTunes France

Germany
JPC.de
Weltbild.de
EMP
Amazon Germany

Netherlands
iTunes Dutch
Free Record Shop
Bol.com

New Zealand
Marbecks

Sweden
iTunes Sweden
CDon
Ginza
Bengans

Switzerland
CeDe.ch
Exlibris.ch
Citydisc.ch
Fnac.ch
Soundmedia.ch

Taiwan
G-Music
Five Music

United Kingdom
HMV
Amazon UK
Play
iTunes UK

United States
MusicToday
iTunes
Newbury

Live show in Denver, CO

This Week - 12/03/2009[/size]

Thirty Seconds to Mars is back in the USA after a successful tour of Europe. They've already played shows in Salt Lake City, UT and Denver, CO this week. Today they are in Houston, TX and will be making stops in Grand Prarie, West Palm Beach, and Tampa Bay before the week is over.

It is now less than a week before the album is released around the globe and some countries will have the album in stores before others. Below is a list of countries for each of the official release dates.



An exciting new piece of merchandise was made available this week as well. You can now order a Vinyl Picture Disc of the new album This Is War at the official store.


Click Here to Order Now!

This weekend 101.9 RXP in New Yorkwill air Jared's Station Takeover from 8-9pm EST on Sunday.



You'll be able to stream live over the web from anywhere in the world. Check here to figure out your local time difference.

Stay tuned: (Twitter / Facebook / MySpace)
Details on upcoming events next week! Live Chats from The Hive, In-Store at The Hive, Tonight Show w/ Conan O'Brien and more!

Many people have been asking about promo materials and we are happy to provide these images that you can print out yourself to help spread the word that "War is Coming!"

Tiger Poster

Click to Download Full Size .pdf

Mars Stencil

[times]Click to Download Full Size .pdf[/times]

Print Out Poster

[times]Click here to Download the full size poster[/times]

Don't forget! If you Pre-Order the album This Is War now by clicking the image below you will gain access to an online chat with the band on the day of US release. (12/08/09)



Follow the guys on Twitter!
@jaredleto - @ShannonLeto - @tomofromearth

[size=200][times]Weekly Picks From the Band [/times]

Book of the Week
Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite by Paul Arden is a book about personal life management and advocates unconventional thinking, skipping college, taking risks, being outrageous and failing dramatically.

Movie of the Week
Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film directed by Robert Kenner. The film examines large-scale agricultural food production in the United States, concluding that the meat and vegetables produced by this type of economic enterprise leads to inexpensive but unhealthy and environmentally-harmful food.

Album of the Week
Portishead - DummyPortishead - Dummy The 1994 debut album of the Bristol-based group Portishead. Building on the promise of their earlier EP—"Numb"—it helped to cement the reputation of Bristol as the capital of Trip hop.

Website of the Week
http://www.amnesty.org/ Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all.

Food of the Week
Hotel Costes Restaurant - Paris, France
Everyday 7pm-2am

239 rue Saint Honoré
75001 Paris
Tél. +33 (0)1 42 44 50 25
Fashionable restaurant in Paris city center





Australia
iTunes Australia

Austria
iTunes Austria
Musicload Austria

Canada
iTunes Canada
Archambault Canada
Amazon.ca

Finland
levykauppax.fi
Epe's Music Store
EMP

France
EMI Boutique
iTunes France

Germany
JPC.de
Weltbild.de
EMP
Amazon Germany

Netherlands
iTunes Dutch
Free Record Shop
Bol.com

New Zealand
Marbecks

Sweden
iTunes Sweden
CDon
Ginza
Bengans

Switzerland
CeDe.ch
Exlibris.ch
Citydisc.ch
Fnac.ch
Soundmedia.ch

Taiwan
G-Music
Five Music

United Kingdom
HMV
Amazon UK
Play
iTunes UK

United States
MusicToday
iTunes
Newbury

Shannon, Tomo, and Jared meet fans at The Hive In-Store

This Week - 12/11/2009[/size]

Thirty Seconds to Mars' new album 'This Is War' was released worldwide this past Tuesday and is #1 on iTunes Alternative Albums and #2 Overall on iTunes. The guys were in Los Angeles at The Hive to do an acoustic performance, meet with fans, and sign autographs.

Check out this KROQ Meet & Greet Photo Album from Wednesday's In-Store album signing.


This Is War #1 Alternative Album + Song on iTunes

People have been finding many Faces of Mars in stores all over the world. Some notable faces found are Bam Margera, Kat Von D, members of the bands Chevelle and Street Drum Corps, among others!


Faces of Mars on Facebook - Twitter

Thirty Seconds to Mars is the featured article and cover for NYLON GUYS December/January issue. Check out the pictures below.







Right now you can listen to the MySpace Featured Playlist from Thirty Seconds to Mars called "Songs to Snowboard To"



A new website was also launched this week, so make sure you check out http://www.ThirtySecondstoMars.com for the latest news, pictures and updates.



Keep telling everyone you know about the new album This Is War and especially send links of places to preview the album to people who have never heard it. There are many of these locations online including this recent Australian site FasterLouder.

We are also encouraging everyone to follow the 12 Steps to Mars which can be found below. These will enable the Echelon to work together and bring awareness to Thirty Seconds to Mars and the new album This Is War.



1. Tell 10 people OFFLINE about the band who have never heard of us before. Let us know what they think.

2. Tell 10 people ONLINE about the band who have never heard of us before. Let us know what they think.

3. Send 10 people a link to K+Q who have never heard it. Stream it or embed it on any of your personal social networking sites.

4. Share the DRAGON AGE trailer with everyone you know. Host it on your social networking site, post it on video game blogs, music blogs, forums for similar bands, etc.

5. Hand out THIS IS WAR stickers, flyers, window clings.

6. Stencil busy areas, sidewalks and streets with the pyramid symbol. Look for high-traffic areas.

7. Call, text and email your local radio station. Get your family and friends to as well. THIS IS IMPORTANT!!

8. Spread the word and place links to content, songs, trailers etc in other band message boards, comments sections of articles about similar bands, as well as the comments sections of friends and bands social networking sites.

9.Tell everyone you know about the pre-order on MusicToday that includes an exclusive live chat with the band day of release.

10. Make your status on your social net site Thirty Seconds to Mars related (aim, twitter, bb, etc) i.e. "THIS IS WAR"

11. Share pics and your reviews of shows post it to FB Notes or MySpace Blog. Tag your friends!

12. Add links to K+Q and Teasers on comments sections to Dragon Age Video/Reviews on g4tv.com, gametrailers.com, gamespot.com, ign.com

Mars Stencil

[times]Click to Download Full Size .pdf[/times]

Print Out Poster

[times]Click here to Download the full size poster[/times]

Follow the guys on Twitter!
@jaredleto - @ShannonLeto - @tomofromearth

[size=200]Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week
The Beachby Alex Garland is about backpackers in Thailand. Influenced by such literary works as Heart of Darkness and Lord of the Flies, it describes the adventures of a young Englishman in search of a legendary, idyllic beach untouched by tourism.

Movie of the Week
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a 1991 award-winning documentary about the making of the film Apocalypse Now. Using behind the scenes footage, and narrated by Eleanor Coppola, it chronicles how production problems including bad weather, actors' health and other issues delayed the film, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.

Album of the Week
Sigur Rós - ( )
(spoken as "Brackets" or "Parentheses") is the third full-length album from Icelandic band Sigur Rós, first released in October 2002. It comprises eight untitled tracks, divided into two parts: the first four tracks are lighter and more optimistic, while the latter four are bleaker and more melancholic.

Website of the Week
http://www.happycow.net
HappyCow's Compassionate Eating Guide to Restaurants and Health Food Stores is a free worldwide guide created to assist travelers and people everywhere find vegetarian and healthy food options.

Food of the Week
Whole Foods- United States, Canada, UK
Check Website for Local Store Hours
Searches for the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and natural foods possible.





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Thirty Seconds to Mars performing at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Xmas

This Week - 12/16/2009[/size]

Over the past week Thirty Seconds to Mars were back on the West Coast in the US and played a string of radio shows in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and Seattle. They also performed Kings and Queens LIVE on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.


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Tonight the guys are performing in Chicago, then off to Milwaukee, Detroit and Cleveland before taking a break. The 2010 world Tour starts in February!

Kings and Queens is the first single off the new album, but we are giving you the chance to let us know what you think should be the next single from This Is War.



Visit the Official Website and VOTE NOW!

Upcoming Appearances:

Toronto, Canada
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009
5:00 p.m. EST - Much OnDemand
Jared will be live on the show.

7:00 p.m. EST – 102.1 THE EDGE
Jared will be live in-studio at 228 Yonge co-hosting for a full hour with Bookie.

Have you found your face yet? Many of the Faces of Mars are popping up online and you can find some of them posted on the profiles below.


Faces of Mars on Facebook - Twitter

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What do you think is bad about the music business nowadays? And why has it turned out that way?
BUSINESS IS FOR THE LABELS TO DEAL WITH. WE MAKE MUSIC AND THE MUSIC HAS NEVER BEEN AS EXCITING.

What do you think is good about the music business?
IT GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD.

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Book of the Week
The Little Green Handbookby Ron Nielsen D.Sc. is a unique reference work that illustrates the most important global developments facing us today, explains them, and suggests area for positive change. It relates physical trends to social and political repercussions, drawing together evidence from many interrelated fields to explain the science behind the news stories, sound bytes, and cocktail-party banter.

Movie of the Week
Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall is a 1979 American epic war film set during the Vietnam War. The plot revolves around two US Army special operations officers, one of whom is sent into the jungle to assassinate the other.

Album of the Week
Led Zeppelin - IV
The untitled fourth album by English rock band Led Zeppelin was released on 8 November 1971. No official title is printed on the album, but it is generally referred to as Led Zeppelin IV, following the naming standard used by the band's first three studio albums. One of the best-selling albums in history

Website of the Week
http://www.freerice.com
FreeRice is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Program. Our partner is the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.

Food of the Week
Ranchos North Park - San Diego, CA
3910 30th St.
Open 8am to 10pm Daily
(619) 574-1288
Ranchos has a Huge menu, with over 100 different items. Many of these can be ordered veggie or vegan.





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Preview from the Making of THIS IS WAR Photo Book. Order Here!

This Week - 12/25/2009[/size]

Last weekend Thirty Seconds to Mars wrapped up their tour in support of the new album This Is War by rounding out the North America leg with shows in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Cleveland. In February, the World Tour begins.

This week, as our holiday gift, you can download a FREE copy of "The Ride" a short film inspired by the song Kings and Queens from iTunes. Happy Holidays from Mars!



We are also excited to learn that Thirty Seconds to Mars' cover of Kanye West's Stronger won the Ultimate Live Lounge Cover from BBC Radio1.



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AOL Radio put The Kill in the #1 slot on it's Top Alternative Songs of the Decade list.



Overseas This Is War was declared the Best Album of the Year for 2009 by Virgin Italy.



Help us spread the word about Thirty Seconds to Mars and the new album This Is War. Below is a link to the 12 Steps to Mars that should help us gain awareness about the music.



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What bands are you listening to right now?
ZAMFIR

Do you think the internet killed the video star or created some new ones? What are your thoughts about the power of the internet and do you think it is a powerful source for new projects, new experiences, and new music? Or is it killing the opportunities for valid creative projects?
THE INTERNET IS A REAL TOOL THAT CAN BE USED VERY CREATIVELY BY PEOPLE TO SPREAD THEIR ART OR ANYTHING THEY HAVE TO OFFER TO A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE.



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Book of the Week

The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a post-apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father and his young son over a period of several months, across a landscape blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed all civilization and, apparently, almost all life on earth. The novel was awarded the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Movie of the Week

Good Night, and Good Luck directed by George Clooney portrays the conflict between veteran radio and television journalist Edward R. Murrow and U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, especially relating to the anti-Communist Senator's actions with the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Album of the Week

The Smiths
The debut self-titled album by English alternative rock band The Smiths was released on February 20, 1984. It established them as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the United Kingdom.

Website of the Week

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
An ongoing community mail art project in which people mail their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Select secrets are then posted on the PostSecret website, or used for PostSecret's books or museum exhibits.

Food of the Week

Green Zebra - Chicago, IL
1460 West Chicago Avenue
(619) 574-1288


Mon-Thu. 5:30pm - 10pm
Fri-Sat. 5pm - 11pm
Sun. 10:30am - 2 pm / 5pm - 9pm

Spin-off from Shawn McClain (Spring) offering an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu.






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The Sun rising over the slopes of the Rocky Mountains

This Week - 12/31/2009[/size]

Happy New Year from MARS!

It's the final days of 2009 and Thirty Seconds to Mars is taking a break before starting up rehearsals for their 2010 World Tour which begins in February.

Earlier this month Jared was interviewed by The Guardian. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, you can click below to read it now.


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Last week there was an article on Spinner.com about the Faces of Mars and how people have been trading them across the globe. Click below to read now and check out the video included in the article.


Click Here to Read and Watch NOW!

Help us spread the word about Thirty Seconds to Mars and the new album This Is War. Below is a link to the 12 Steps to Mars which you can use on a daily basis to help.


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Have you ever questioned your own music? Have you ever thought it wasn’t good enough and just wanted to drop everything and start again doing something else?
WE DO THAT ABOUT 1000 TIMES A DAY. :)

What is your definition of success?
ARE YOU HAPPY? IF THE ANSWER IS YES, THEN YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL.




[size=200]Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week

The Alchemistis an allegorical novel by Paulo Coelho first published in 1988. It follows Santiago, a young shepherd who lives in Spain, on a journey to fulfill his Personal Legend and find his Treasure at the Pyramids in Egypt. It has been hailed as a modern classic. Originally written in Portuguese, it has since been translated into 67 languages, winning the Guinness World Record for most translated book by a living author.

Movie of the Week

Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation.

Album of the Week

Jeff Buckley - Grace
The only complete studio album by Jeff Buckley, released on August 23, 1994. While the album initially had poor sales, peaking at #149 in the U.S., it received wide critical acclaim and has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide.

Website of the Week

http://www.cityharvest.org
Now serving New York City for more than 25 years, City Harvest is the world's first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children.

Food of the Week

Longrain - Sydney, Australia
85 Commonwealth Ave
+61 2 9280 2888

LUNCH | Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 2:30pm
DINNER | Monday - Saturday 6pm - 11pm
Sundays Noon - 4:30pm | 5:30pm - 10pm

Longrain is a contemporary restaurant and bar uniquely located within an expansive, 110 year-old converted warehouse.





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Thirty Seconds to Mars in Milwaukee

This Week - 01/06/2010[/size]

This week starts a new year. Thirty Seconds to Mars' new album This is War has been out for nearly a month and they are putting the pieces together to embark on a new World Tour!

The title of this tour will be Into the Wild and will see the band travel to every corner of the globe. Stay tuned to the website for updates, additions, and information.



Click Here for the Tour Page!

This month Thirty Seconds to Mars is being honored by Rocksound Magazine with the Album of the Month for This is War!




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Check out the Mars Library and stay updated with all of the bands appearances, honors, interviews and more!

Help us spread the word about Thirty Seconds to Mars and the new album This Is War. Below is a link to the 12 Steps to Mars which you can use on a daily basis to help.


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Even with your growing popularity over the past couple of years, you always try and make time to talk to fans, even outside of signing lines and formal meet and greets. It's obvious that it's nothing you have to do, so what is it that makes you want to engage with your fans in a more casual setting?
BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND LOVE TALKING TO YOU AND HEARING WHAT YOU THINK!

How do you determine when a song/album is really finished to go to the process of mastering? Is it based on gut feeling you get from listening or a check list that's marked of?
THE SONGS ARE NEVER DONE, WE JUST ABANDON THEM.


[size=200]Weekly Picks From the Band

Book of the Week

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning western novel and the first published book of the Lonesome Dove series. The story focuses on the relationship of several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana.


Movie of the Week

The Last Emperor is a biopic about the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, whose autobiography was the basis for the screenplay written by Mark Peploe and Bernardo Bertolucci. Puyi's life is depicted from his ascension to the throne as a small boy to his imprisonment and political rehabilitation by the Chinese Communist

Album of the Week

Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works Vol. II
This ambient double album by Richard D. James under his Aphex Twin moniker was released in 1994. In contrast to the fast, club-inspired ambient music of its predecessor, Volume II consists of slow, moody pieces.

Website of the Week

TheUniformProject.com

Starting May 2009, one girl pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion. This exercise is also a year-long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India.





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