For Jared Leto, touring the world with his brother Shannon in their band Thirty Seconds to Mars is "one of the great gifts of a lifetime."
The Academy Award-winning actor and frontman spoke to "Good Morning America" from Poland -- which he said he's dubbed "Pierogi Central" -- ahead of the band's first stop on the European leg of its Seasons World Tour and discussed life on the road, his take on nostalgia and the art of the music video.
Though the tour is in support of the band's latest album, "It's the End of the World but It's a Beautiful Day," released in September, Leto said he's looking forward to performing some of their older hits.
"A funny thing happens sometimes when you kind of walk down a different path and you come back to your roots," he said. "We're playing a lot of old songs on the tour and it's almost like they're brand new songs."
Leto said songs like "Attack," "The Kill," "From Yesterday" and the titular track off the band's 2005 album "A Beautiful Lie" are making a comeback alongside new songs like "Stuck" and "Seasons."
"There's an energy around it. You kind of interpret the song differently," he explained of revisiting the classics. "We kind of exhausted them a bit so we needed to set them aside. But now we've come back with a new energy and passion and a new respect for the songs as well."
Leto told "GMA" that leaning into the nostalgic aspect of Thirty Seconds to Mars, which the brothers formed in 1998, is something he views as a "beautiful thing."
"I love nostalgia. Music is a chance to almost time travel in a way. It's like emotional time travel," he said. "I think music's really powerful in that way. It transports us."
The art of the music video
A recent post on the band's social media marked the 18th anniversary of the music video for "The Kill," their biggest hit to date. Leto described the music video as an "homage to 'The Shining'" and a something that changed his and his brother's lives forever.
The forthcoming "Tron: Ares" star said music videos are "kind of a dying art" but represent "one of the few places that you can really do whatever the hell you want to do."
"It's also a chance to kind of either interpret the song or reinterpret the song or change the way that people might think about a certain song," he explained. "For me, the identities of the songs are so tied to the videos of the song."
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Leto said each music video brings back a specific memory. For "A Beautiful Lie" it's the Arctic, while "From Yesterday" is all about China. Of "Stuck," the lead single off their latest album, Leto spoke of shooting the music video in France as "kind of my love letter to Paris and these photographers that influenced me so much."
Time to reintroduce themselves
Leto announced Thirty Seconds to Mars' Seasons World Tour in November in an unexpected way: climbing New York City's famous Empire State Building.
Reflecting on the headline-making feat, the rocker said it was his way of "put[ting] a little showmanship into something that would normally be a press release."
"It's like, why can't we dream a little bit bigger?" he added.
Following their dates in Europe, Thirty Seconds to Mars will head back home to the United States later this summer -- the first time they've toured in the U.S. in six years.
The band's Seasons World Tour is part of Live Nation's Concert Week program, which runs through May 14 and gives fans access to $25 tickets to over 5,000 shows from hundreds of artists, happening all year long. Tickets for select shows are available while supplies last.
"It's been a long time and we're excited to kind of get back out there and, you know, reintroduce ourselves," Leto said. "We're still here."
"It's incredible to be able to do this -- and especially share it with my brother Shannon for this long and to tour the world," he added. "We feel super, super, super lucky. So grateful to be able to do this."
FAQs
The band consists of brothers Jared Leto (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards) and Shannon Leto (drums, percussion). During the course of its existence, it has undergone various line-up changes with the Leto brothers being the only consistent members.
How much does it cost to book 30 Seconds to Mars? ›
The final Thirty Seconds to Mars booking price is contingent on many variables and the booking fee we may show is based on a range derived from our past experience with what will Thirty Seconds to Mars charge for an event. An example fee to book Thirty Seconds to Mars is in the starting range of $500,000-$749,000.
Is Jared Leto a singer? ›
Jared Leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for American band Thirty Seconds to Mars, Leto is an accomplished actor merited by the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in his life.
Who is touring with 30 Seconds to Mars 2024? ›
Thirty Seconds To Mars bring the Seasons World Tour 2024 with AFI, Poppy & KennyHoopla to Brooklyn on Saturday, August 17.
Who did Jared Leto have a child with? ›
No, Jared didn't secretly father a child: The person in the video isn't his son, because he doesn't have any children. In reality, this is actually TikTok star Johnny Valentine, and although he does have a resemblance to Jared, it's just a coincidence, not genetics.
What ethnicity is Jared Leto? ›
Leto was born on December 26, 1971, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Constance Leto (née Metrejon). His mother has Cajun ancestry. Leto is his stepfather's surname.
How successful is 30 Seconds to Mars? ›
Thirty Seconds to Mars has received six Kerrang! Awards, three were Best International Band in 2008, 2010 and 2011. The band won nine MTV Europe Music Awards, including three Best Rock in 2007, 2008 and 2010, and four Best Alternative in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2017.
How much does it cost to book Jared Leto? ›
An example fee to book Jared Leto is in the starting range of $150,000-$299,000. However, any recent popularity change would cause a price fluctuation well beyond this example.
How long is a 30 Seconds to Mars concert? ›
How much did Jared Leto lose? ›
The 30 Seconds To Mars frontman lost almost three stone in weight to play a transsexual with AIDS, unveiling his extreme new figure in Terry Richardson-shot photos last year. "I stopped eating," Leto told The Wrap when asked how he achieved the weight loss. "It wasn't an easy thing to do. It was 30 or 40 pounds.
Although he does have his own beliefs, he doesn't necessarily believe in God. "I don't believe in a God who sits in conscious judgment of the actions of humanity," he told the publication.
Did Cameron Diaz date Jared Leto? ›
Cameron Diaz Reportedly Broke Up With Jared Leto Over His Extreme Method Acting, Source Said. The stars quietly dated in the early '00s. Jared Leto is famous—or infamous, depending on who you ask—for his commitment to method acting.
How long was Jared Leto in 30 Seconds to Mars? ›
1998–2002. Leto formed the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars in 1998 in Los Angeles, California with his brother Shannon. When the group first started, Jared Leto did not allow his position of Hollywood actor to be used in promotion of the band.
Who opened for 30 Seconds to Mars? ›
Thirty Seconds To Mars' Recent Opening Acts:
AFI. KennyHoopla. Poppy.
What does the 30 Seconds to Mars symbol mean? ›
With the release of This Is War, 30 Seconds to Mars introduced a new logo, known as the Triad, which refers to a “group of three”, hence the three sides of the triangle. What is this? In 'The Kill' The number 6277 is used for the room number because it spells out “Mars” on a telephone keypad.
What are the accusations of 30 Seconds to Mars? ›
Jared Leto's alleged sexual misconduct
The source described Leto as a “serial texter” who was “constantly texting these 16- and 17-year-old girls.” At the time, Leto was in New York City for a Thirty Seconds to Mars show and allegedly used the opportunity to approach several teenage models staying in the city.
Why did Tomo Milicevic leave the band? ›
Tomo's departure leaves just the founding members in the band, brothers Shannon and Jared Leto. They formed 30 Seconds To Mars in 1998, with Tomo joining in 2003. In March, the band tweeted a statement saying Tomo was "taking a break from tour to deal with some personal matters."
What was Jared Leto's first acting job? ›
Jared Leto is an American entertainer with an extensive career in film, music, and television. He made his debut with minor roles in the television shows Camp Wilder (1992) and Almost Home (1993). He achieved recognition in 1994 for his role as Jordan Catalano in the teen drama television series My So-Called Life.
Did Jared Leto date Katy Perry? ›
Jared Leto's previous lovers include Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus. If you're wondering who Jared Leto's wife is, stop - he has never married!
