RIL: The next couple of questions are from fans, they're a little more diverse than your standard interview fare. Describe each band member using one word, including yourself.
SL: (Long pause) I would be "explosive," Jared would be "relentless," Tomo would be "dedicated," and Matt would be "weirdo." No, Matt would be "patient."
RIL: If you could be an animal for a day…
SL: Oh no...do I have to?
RIL: No, I didn't think that one was going to fly anyway. How about your favorite food?
SL: I go for all types of food. I don’t have just one favorite. I like sushi.
RIL: Cooked or raw sushi?
SL: Raw.
RIL: There is a debate going on allegedly about what color your eyes are, are they hazel or are they brown?
SL: They change colors. They're hazel, green, yellow.
RIL: If you could play with any band that’s currently in existence, who would it be?
SL: U2 or Nine Inch Nails.
RIL: If you had never gotten the band together, what do you think you would be doing today?
SL: I would probably be a photographer, a writer, or something like that.
RIL: You've done professional photography before, right?
SL: Yeah, I've thought about getting back into it again.
RIL: What are the band's plans after the current tour?
SL: We're just going to keep touring.
RIL: If you could ask one thing of your fans what would it be?
SL: Just keep having an open mind. You know, over time music changes. We always like to consider ourselves changing, never being stuck into doing the same thing as we always do. A lot of times fans don’t like that, but were not about doing the same thing. Life’s about change, taking risks, and all that. You know who did it the greatest? Radiohead. They did three totally different albums. U2 stayed relevant too because they changed with the times.
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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