30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1998. Led by actor and musician Jared Leto alongside his brother Shannon Leto, the band is known for its cinematic, anthemic sound and elaborate live performances. Jared Leto is the primary creative force behind the band, writing virtually all lyrics and music, and serving as a producer on several albums. The band's self-written catalog places them firmly in the 'complete artist' tier despite their large mainstream following.
Jared Leto holds both lyricist and composer credit on every track across all six studio albums. The rest of the band — Shannon Leto on drums, Tomo Miličević on guitar — are performers without significant songwriting credit. This makes 30STM one of the rare major-label rock acts where creative authorship is concentrated entirely in the frontman.
Member Credit Breakdown
Percentage of all tracks (across all albums) where each member holds credit.
| Member | Period | Lyrics | Music | Production | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Leto | 1998–present |
100%
|
100%
|
54%
|
100%
|
| Shannon Leto | 1998–present |
0%
|
35%
|
35%
|
100%
|
| Tomo Miličević Former | 2003–2018 |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
51%
|
| Matt Wachter Former | 1999–2007 |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
28%
|
| Solon Bixler Former | 1999–2003 |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
14%
|
Discography
30 Seconds to Mars
Immortal/Virgin Records
A Beautiful Lie
Virgin Records
This Is War
Virgin Records
Love Lust Faith + Dreams
Virgin EMI / Interscope Records
America
Interscope Records
It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day
Island Records