Kanye sang on a song I wrote called HURRICANE for our new 30 SECONDS TO MARS record and we experimented and explored on some other ideas as well. It was great. And he sounds amazing on the song. We may not have brought back any island tans but we did bring back the final track and it was an unforgettable trip.

P.S. Brandon Flowers is the nicest guy on the planet and has a great sense of direction. We may not have found our way home that night without him. Thanks Brandon.

P.P.S. We hope to see you all on Sunday, April 26th in Hollywood, CA for "The Summit" at... THE AVALON More details coming.

We have many more secrets and surprises that we can't wait to share with you.....sooooooon

-jared

Думаю, и без перевода ясно :)

И если я правильно посчитала *мне помогли* - то это будет в 4 утра.

So here we are, after almost a year at war, and the time has come. The time to make peace, to move ahead, and to begin again. We are finally and thankfully at a place where we are excited and relieved to put behind us one of the most challenging battles of our entire careers.

For almost a year now we have been in Los Angeles, California, putting our hearts, hopes, and dreams into making a record that means absolutely everything to us. In addition to this incredible and creative adventure, we have had the added challenge of carrying the rather heavy burden of a 30 million dollar lawsuit filed against us by EMI records. Not the most ideal of conditions to make a record under but an integral part of our story nonetheless.

We are now nearly finished with our new record and have found ourselves in a place ready to accept an end to the arduous conflict with our former label. There are many reasons that have contributed to this decision but overall the willingness and enthusiasm by EMI to address our major concerns and issues, the opportunity to return to work with a team so committed and passionate about Thirty Seconds to Mars, and the company's dedication to changing the status quo of the business of recorded music made this choice possible. We have decided it best for the music, for the fans, and for Thirty Seconds to Mars to accept a resolution with EMI.

Throughout, we always looked for opportunities to make peace, and stayed open to compromise and resolution. But not at any cost. We were prepared to continue down this path as long as we needed to. This was a fight we believed in wholeheartedly. A fight about art. A fight about truth. A fight about fairness. And a fight about freedom.

This was the first time we had to defend ourselves in litigation and hopefully our last. It was never for a single moment something we wanted, something we enjoyed, or something we treated lightly. A 30 million dollar lawsuit is serious business and we always respected the trepidatious path we were walking down. But we knew this was an important and worthy fight, and unfortunately unavoidable.

In case anyone is wondering, litigation is not fun. At all. My suggestion; avoid it at all costs. We tried. And tried, and tried again. Unfortunately, we eventually arrived at a place where it was impossible to continue working with EMI and necessary to terminate our contract. Citing a California labor law that protects the individual against unfair contractual obligations we gave notice to EMI of our intention. (http://en.wikipedia.orgwikiOlivia_de_Havilland#Career)

A little back story…

All of this started once we had finally, and thankfully, achieved some success around the world, only to learn that although we had sold millions of records we would never see a single solitary penny. On top of that, we were then told that we were also millions of dollars in debt. As you can imagine, that was more than confusing so we began to educate ourselves and started to discover what a strange situation we were in. For more of the reasons we went to war in the first place, here’s a link to the previous letter I wrote addressing it all.

http://thirtysecondstomars.forumsunlimited.com/index.p....=312534

Over the past eight months, there was plenty of internal debate about our future, about how far to take this fight, about what is important to us as artists, as individuals, as a band. About whether to put our new album out through a traditional record company or to experiment and break new ground. Many feel that the system now is antiquated and that with the help of new technologies and available platforms the conventional method is quickly on its way out. Others feel no one does it better than the experienced companies that have serviced most of us with the majority of music we love. It's a great and endless debate. We are in the death throws of one system and the birth of another, which is as exciting at times as it can be painful.

After carefully considering all of our options, what would be gained, what could be potentially lost, we ultimately decided that reuniting with EMI/Virgin would be the absolute best route for the music and that no matter what, sharing this latest creative adventure with you all in the most timely manner possible is the most important part of any of it.

In the future, whether there are record companies or not, whether you put your music out only through the internet or sell it from an ice cream truck, you still need the help of individuals. And at the end of it all the biggest reason for us to reunite with EMI is exactly that. The people. It isn't for business or finance or contracts or the end of lawsuits. It is for the chance to rejoin the people who remain, who have been a part of our phenomenal journey throughout, and for the limitless possibilities of those wonderful new individuals who will be helping us along this new path.

We are more than happy that this has all come to a close and we can begin to put it behind us. It's not only a good thing, it may even be great.

We always left the door open for resolution and peace throughout this process, and we are thankful it did not fall on deaf ears. We look forward to a new beginning with EMI, and to sharing our new music with you in the very near future.

We will never forget the unrelenting support from all our friends, family and fans around the world.

A very wise man once said “We make war that we may live in peace.”

And I suppose sometimes we must fight in order to be free.

With love

Jared Leto

на оффоруме 30 Seconds to Mars ответили еще на несколько вопросов:

Используете ли вы Пифагор или Артемиду для записи нового альбома? Если да, то какую?

30STM: Конечно! Обе гитары были использованы и будут использоваться в дальнейшем.

Когда в магазинах Великобритании появится больше мерча?

30STM: В кратчайшие сроки мы обещаем!!!

Вы подчеркивали несколько раз, что песни в альбомах расположены не случайно, а в хронологическом порядке и направлены на одну большую тему. Учитывая это, рассматривали ли вы какие-нибудь изменения в ваших обычных лайвах, чтобы усилить этот элемент на выступлениях с третьим альбомом? Например, больше театральной либо сюжетной концепции в качестве центральной темы, которая могла бы подействовать на аудиторию во время выступления?

30STM: Один простой ответ, оглушительный ДА!

Открыты ли вы для предоставления возможностей некоторым талантливым музыкантам, среди ваших фанатов, играть на открытии ваших шоу? (некоторые из них даже постояльцы на этом форуме)

30STM: Мы всегда были открыты для этого и делали это в прошлом, в Штатах.

Какова тема нового альбома? У вас была тема космоса в первом альбоме, и жизненные проблемы для A Beautiful Lie. Продолжит ли следующий альбом тему ABL или это будет совершенно новое направление?

30STM: Этот альбом действительно открыл для нас много новых возможностей, и мы говорили о многих вещах. Главным образом, во время записи этого альбома, нас вдохновлял окружающий мир.

Будут ли специальные или ограниченные издания нового альбома?

30STM: У нас есть кое-какие планы для нескольких уникальных упаковок и ограниченного издания с бонусным содержанием.

Думаете ли вы, что есть какое-то важное послание, которое 30STM несли с момента создания первого альбома? Если да, то считаете ли вы, что оно превратилась в нечто иное?

30STM: Мы всегда верили с самого начала что необходимо иметь открытый разум, думать самому, идти на риск, бросать вызов самому себе, чтобы узнать, прочувствовать жизнь и то что она может предложить ...

Будет ли возвращение "миссий" для эшелона с приходом нового альбома?

30STM: Миссия с глифами - первая. Пожалуйста, продолжайте выкладывать свои фотографии.

Считаете ли вы, что такие традиции Эшелона относительно тура, как цвета одежды (дресскод) и сделанный дома (своими руками) мерч 30 STM до сих пор хорош? или вы думаете, что настало время для перемен?

30STM: Важный вопрос. Настало время для перемен. Мы должны продолжать двигаться вперед и развиваться во всех отношениях. Включая наши изображения и нашу индивидуальность. Красный цвет важен по многим причинам, и будет оставаться таковым. Это цвет страсти, цвет крови, цвет Марса. Он должен быть оставлен для флага Марса, знака Троицы, знака Митры и Тира - (стрелки), и только здесь. На следующем этапе черный наряд будет основой, на которой все будет строиться. Это война. Белая одежда - для особых случаев и она должна быть полностью белой, никакого красного в одежде вообще. Красный должен быть специальным и ограниченным цветом как ранее упоминалось для символов и знаков. Пожалуйста, призываю всех принять участие в этом эксперименте. Это будет стоящее зрелище, чтобы посмотреть. -CRASH MINISTER OF PROPAGANDA [echelon]

Как далеко по вашему мнению вы находитесь от достижения ваших личных целей, в качестве членов 30 STM?

30STM: До тех пор, пока мы выражаем себя музыкально и визуально, и делимся переживаниями с другими, наши цели постоянно выполняются.

Что случилось с идеями, которые мы посылали вам для того чтобы вы их рассмотрели?

30STM: Мы прочитали их все, и используем в будущем так много как это будет возможно.
Продолжайте присылать их!

за перевод спасибо Ivy

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Set the record straight.

Provehito In Altum

-MARS

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30 Seconds to Mars Go to 'War' With U2, Depeche Mode

While working on 30 Seconds to Mars' new album, frontman Jared Leto is fawning over a well-traveled instrument. "That has played on many records, I think 'Achtung Baby,' 'Violator,''" Leto tells Spinner, pointing excitedly to a synthesizer in the corner of the Studio City, California home studio where he and his bandmates have been recording their third album, 'This Is War,' for the last year.

The synth comes courtesy of producer Flood (U2, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode) and allows Leto to enjoy his musical past. "It's a phenomenal piece of machinery and there is something that is really nostalgic for me," he says. "You can hear the soundtrack to your life roll by when you play around with it."

Aside from the synth, Flood has brought a lot to the album -- due out October 20 -- after the band settled their $30 million lawsuit with Virgin Music. "He really encouraged us and helped us kind of realize our vision," Leto says. "He seems to have this karmic, uncanny ability to be with bands at pivotal creative moments in their careers, whether it's U2, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode or PJ Harvey. Whoever it is, he has the ability to be with them, and I really thought we were at that point in our lives creatively. We were at a pivotal moment for us where we were at creatively, ready to make a step or leap."

And then of course there is that piece of rock history he brings with him, one Leto has become perhaps too enamored with. "I'm going to have to send him a very polite letter informing him he will never get his $5 billion synthesizer back. There are only a few in the world and I must claim ownership to one," Leto says joking. We think.

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Журнал "KERRANG" объявил 50 лучших альбомов 21 века,альбом "A Beautiful Lie" оказался на четвёртом месте!
Вот список:
50 Crisis by Alexisonfire
49 Permission to land by The Darkness
48 Blessed Black Wings by High on Fire
47 Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In
46 The Green Album by Weezer
45 Volcano by Satyricon
44 Orchestra of Wolves by Gallows
43 Holy Wood by Marilyn Manson
42 From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio
41 Take to the Skies by Enter Shikari
40 Worship and Tribute by Glassjaw
39 Ghost Reveries by Opeth
38 Love Metal by HIM
37 Jane Doe by Converge
36 Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World
35 Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan
34 Riot! by Paramore
33 A Fever You Can't Sweat Out by P!ATD
32 II: A Bustle In Your Hedgerow by Down
31 Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses) by Slipknot
30 Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavoured Water by Limp Bizkit
29 Black Holes and Revelations by Muse
28 Mutter by Rammstein
27 City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
26 Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation by Fuenral For A Friend
25 Puzzle by Biffy Clyro
24 Death Magnetic by Metallica
23 With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails
22 Ascendancy by Trivium
21 The End of Heartache by Killswitch Engage
20 Lateralus by Tool
19 Start Something by Lostprophets
18 The Poison by Bullet For My Valentine
17 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day
16 All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
15 White Pony by Deftones
14 Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
13 Origin of Symmetry by Muse
12 The Black Parade by MCR
11 Songs For The Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age
10 Leviathon by Mastodon
9 From Under The Cork Tree by FOB
8 The Blackening by Machine Head
7 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink 182
6 Toxicity by SOAD
5 Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by MCR
4 A Beautiful Lie by 30 Seconds to Mars
3 Iowa by Slipknot
2 Absolution by Muse
1 American Idiot by Green Day

01 Escape
02 Night Of The Hunter
03 Kings and Queens
04 This Is War
05 100 Suns
06 Hurricane (feat. Kanye West)
07 Closer To The Edge
08 A Call To Arms
09 Search & Destroy
10 Alibi
11 Stranger In A Strange Land
12 Equinox

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