Thirty Seconds to Mars presents « A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War »

Thirty Seconds to Mars plays The O2 in London on 28 April 2027 with a set built around two core chapters of their story: A Beautiful Lie versus This Is War. Formed in Los Angeles by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, the band shifted from the atmospheric rock of their early days to a sharper, anthemic sound that took shape across these records. A Beautiful Lie (2006) anchored their rise with The Kill and From Yesterday, blending tight guitars, synth undertones and choruses made for collective release. This Is War (2009) widened the frame with martial drums, crowd chants and widescreen hooks like Kings and Queens and Closer to the Edge.

On stage, the band plays the tension between these two eras: the darker pulse and confessional edges of A Beautiful Lie set against the expansive, rallying energy of This Is War. Guitars and drums drive the set while electronics and layered vocals fill out the space; Jared Leto moves from low, clipped lines to high, sustained refrains, with Shannon Leto pushing the dynamics. The night tracks how these songs evolved from studio precision to live impact, focusing on melodies, rhythm shifts and the moments built for voices raised in unison.