The Brave new world of 30 Seconds to Mars (and pre-concert party news for ticket holders)

There are two weeks left before another most sought after and talented band comes rocking Manila! It would be the band’s first ever concert in the Philippines. For over a decade now, Thirty Seconds to Mars have been busy conquering and touring several countries all across the world with the mission of bringing one of the best rock shows in this age.

Frontman Jared Leto, drummer Shannon Leto and guitarist Tomo Miličević are the three warriors-members of the band have conquered over 500 shows in at least 30 counties. All of the concerts believed to be successful sold-out shows. This has been possible because the band has a devoted group and patrons which rallies and supports every show. The band’s followers go by the name ‘Echelon,’ which is a military term that means "waves, or to attack in waves." The group of devoted Thirty Seconds to Mars fans are sometimes referred to as the Mars Army. Their mission is to spread the word about the band while developing and maintaining a strong community.

This most anticipated first concert of Thirty Seconds to Mars on July 29 at the Trinoma Mindanao Open Parking has long been marked on the calendars of Echelon Philippines’ members. Even some members of Echelon Malaysia and other members across Asia have confirmed attendance to the band’s stop in the Philippines. They are looking forward to their favorites such as ‘Hurricane,’ ‘This is War,’ and ‘The Kill.’ To add on the crowd’s favourite list is the band’s famous cover of Lady Gaga’s runaway hit ‘Bad Romance.’

Very recently, it has also been revealed that there will be a Thirty Seconds to Mars pre-concert party at The Wild, Republiq on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The pre-concert party will be exclusive and free of charge entrance fee to GOLD ticket holders of the band’s concert on the 29^th. Fans who gets to attend the pre-concert party will have a once in a lifetime chance to win meet and greet Thirty Seconds to Mars passes, the band’s original triad necklaces, signed posters and other premium Thirty Seconds to Mars items. For more details to the pre-concert party, fans may visit www.futuretainmentinc.com.

Ticket prices to Thirty Seconds to Mars Live in Manila concert are available at GOLD Php4,212 and SILVER Php2,025; *prices are inclusive of all charges. TICKET HOTLINES: SM Tickets 470.2222; TicketWorld 891.9999. Futuretainment 577.3265 • 586.7275.

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(PR source: Futuretainment)