30 Seconds to Mars is no stranger to Epic (yes, that’s a capital “e”) music videos. The band has already made ground-breaking videos in China and the Arctic, and while “Kings and Queens,” their latest effort, was filmed in Los Angeles (with some scenes literally shot in frontman Jared Leto’s back yard), the video is no less grand in scope.
Leto is passionate when talking about the video (no surprise there, considering he not only wrote the song but also directed the clip). “That shot was one of the earliest shots I storyboarded,” he said, referring to an immaculately framed silhouette shot of dozens of bikers moving in slow motion, backed by a sunset. And while he admits that a lot of the shots were painstakingly set-up and difficult to get, a few of the iconic moments from the video were achieved through happy accidents. “We were supposed to shoot downtown, but shot the other way instead because the smog was so bad,” he said of one sequence. So you can thank the notorious Los Angeles air pollution for those shimmering silhouette shots of the band.
Read the full article and view the video at MTV.com
OMG i was at wembly arena last tuedsday … and jared went into the crowd … i was so sad he didnt come see me i nearly cried… you were AMAZING … best band i have EVER seen live … love you guys XxX
cant believe im actually crying over the fact that i wasnt at the wembley arena to watch you guys perform. looked like it was a nite no1 will ever ever forget. you guys have some kind of power to actually make me cry lol xx:(:(
omg the consert in nottingham was amazing!! best night of my life..sofar… wow the guys where great! i enjoyed it so much thanks 30stm i love you an thanks for a great night!! xx
I really like the new song 'Kings and Queens'. It gave me the same shiver-down-my-spine-feeling as when I first heard 'Attack'.
Just wanted to say that your music is awesome and I hope you guys continue doing your thing!
xx, all the way from The Netherlands : )
lol i nearly fell off my chair wen jared went OHMYGAWD WATHAPPEND!!
I had the sound up so loud
you guys rock bring on part 2
I like the clip ! Three fingers-shot almost =D
Well I’m not going to repeat what I’ve said about your videos, but in “Kings & Queens”, was it really necessary to censor the “OMG [what happened?!]” frame on TV?! I think it’s pathetic!
Now that my torture [the Tour] has officially begun, I just want to say that I’m so honored to be part of your “dysfunctional family”, although these days you’ve become my pleasure & pain, especially you J, I’m not going to be a hypocrite! You’re the one who’s more exposed and literally the voice of the Band and besides that, I immediately felt this strange connection since the first interview that I’ve watched [VirginMega.fr] in 2007. It’s absolutely fascinating to hear you speak and in fact I became obsessed not only with the music but also with the interviews.
About last night (Nottingham), I’ve seen some photos of the concert and my God, you look tremendously aggressive on stage… Maybe it’s the Mohawk! I’m so jealous of those who are attending the shows! For now I’m only there in spirit but I’ll get my “Revenge” one day…
"OMIGAWDWAHAPPENED?!"
You killed a man! Thats what happened!!!
lolol jk >_O
IS THE NAME OF THE GUY WITH THE AMERICAN FLAG ON BRANDON?GREAT…
BANKSY!
"OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED ! ! !"
You're so funny Jared !
This is a very good video ! Congratulations !
And I love you're jacket Jared ! ! !
Kiss ! <3
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Love the Banksy shot! should do a whole Banksy style video
Great video, loved seeing Jared & tomo running us through the video, but why the eff did I have to sit through a freaking ad for Queensland first?!
"oh my god what happened!"
He lived through Switchback, Basil, Highway, Summer Fling(or whatever ever they called it), Urban Legend, Sol Goode, Sunset Strip, How to Make an American Quilt, My So Called Life, and what was the one with Alicia Silverstone??? anyway, last but not least, even survived Fight Club
"Screw everybody else." -Tomo
I'm with you on that one!
That scene that people were walking against the big sun looks like E.T.'s when the feds or so were walking to Elliot's home. Jared's new look is like when he was on Girl interrupted. Good work =)
great news that your touring uk! booked and paid for my ticket for MEN arena …..never arrived…….sorry i can't be there but my daughter will be……ticketmaster really let me down, hope you have an awesome time in uk…..really enjoyed koko london….awesome…..take care guys
Hey guys I have been a fan for years…Jared I have seen all of your movies I love you all so much… my husband is tired of watching them but I can't get enough
Almost in every movie he ends up dead, don't you think? I think just onGirl interrupted and Chapter 23 he didn't.
See Mr Nobody… I don't think Nemo died after all
Chapter 27… For Jared it's either kill or be killed… But mostly the later.
x.x
For example in requiem for dream stayed alive.. but the end was desperately sad!!