RIL: Do you see yourselves headlining more shows in order to support smaller bands or would you rather open up a show for a bigger band?
SL: I would love to headline. Actually, we just found out that were going to be opening up for Audioslave, so we are really excited about that. Eventually we want to headline. We want it to be our show. There’s more control of it that way. You can mess with the songs the way you like, make them longer or shorter...you know.
RIL: Your fans have been dubbed the Echelon. How did that come about?
SL: The Echelon are the hardcore fans that have been with us from the beginning. They get show privileges on our website and they get great shirts to wear...it's just the top ranking people for our fan base.
RIL: One of your fans wanted to know, would you ever or have you ever hooked up with a member of the Echelon?
SL: No and no. We're family. We're like brothers and sisters, that’s incest (laughs).
RIL: What the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you to do?
SL: The weirdest thing...the weirdest thing…(long pause). There’s been some weird things, but the weirdest thing has been; right after a show, this one fan wanted me to go to their house and meet their family. They wanted me to spend the night and go to church with them in the morning. She wanted me to go to church with the family. We seem to have a Christian following for some reason.
RIL: Does Jared’s acting career ever have a negative effect on the band?
SL: It doesn’t. The only people that have a problem with it seems to be the press and media. The fans really don’t care. They come to the show, yeah it's great to meet you, love you, and that’s it. A lot of our fans actually don’t know who Jared is. A lot of people only know him from 30 Seconds to Mars.
RIL: Does his acting schedule ever conflict with doing something with the band?
SL: No, it doesn’t. When he’s off working, we're working. We're still writing away, trying different sounds, and hashing out songs. Sometimes we get to go on location with him and record some music there right there and then.
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
very lively, interesting interview George, thanks! I had no idea about Leto being in a band - he was in Alexander, right?
Nice comparison/contrast to Dogstar and 40 Odd Foot, also. What do you think of Juliette and the Licks?
2 - George Dionne
I didn't really know that Leto was in a band either, let alone on his second album.
I honestly couldn't say that I've seen a movie that he's been in. It's possible he was in Alexander. I know he was in Panic Room.
I heard Juliette & The Licks on Regis, and I wasn't really impressed.
3 - Tan The Man
Great variety in questions... The band is awesome!
4 - diane
love jared, love shannon, love matt and love tomo these guys kick major ass. GREAT interview thanks so much!! Just got done seeing the show with Audioslave here in Vegas... nice nice nice!!
5 - Farah Michel
Very impressive band. Shannon plays the drums with such dexterity. He's very energetic. I met the band at American University last March 25, 06. They were awesome. Jared Interacted a lot with his fans. It was a very small and cozy performance. I'm Haitian. I do not discriminate against music. If it's great I'll listen and buy the product.
6 - jessica
ok well i just met shannon amd matt at summerfest this year and there show was GREAT!!!im a drummer also and look up to shannon as like an idol basiclly and always love to check up on what hes doing so this was great!!!
7 - Sonya M.
I Love the band, and I Love there music, i dont ever want to see them to end!
8 - brittney
yeah, i liked this interview because you all the time see lots of people at their concerts and alot of people don't really know of 30 seconds to mars and that jared was in a band. i like the fact that they have different ways of expressing their passion for music and that it keeps me in suspense. you never know what they'll do next..
9 - Leslie
I love Jared Leto he is so HOT!But his bro ain't as hot as he is though!
10 - Monik
30 Seconds is a great band. The best song is ATTACK I love Attack also the video of attack is fantastis also Shannon Leto you're very handsome really you're a great person. I hope they make a new cd please =D well see you I LOVEYOU SHANNON=D
11 - angel
u rock
12 - lucy.leto
i love both leto brothers! theyre both gorgeous! shannon is an amazing drummer and jared is an amazing actor/musician/singer. LOVE YOU LETOS!!! X X X
13 - lucy.leto
i love both leto brothers! theyre both gorgeous! shannon is an amazing drummer and jared is an amazing actor/musician/singer. LOVE YOU LETOS!!! X X X