Thirty Seconds to Mars

American outfit Thirty Seconds to Mars brings theatrical pomp and sheer earnestness to their evolving blend of alternative, pop, neo-prog, and hard rock. Formed in the late '90s by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, the band first found success with its 2002 debut self-titled album, home to the hit "Capricorn (A Brand New Name)." However, it was the multi-platinum sophomore effort A Beautiful Lie that officially opened the floodgates in 2005, securing the band a frequent presence on MTV while paving the way for widespread success with a legion of devoted followers. Some of those...