Thirty Seconds To Mars Grooves & Fills | Shannon Leto

To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of 'A Beautiful Lie', Shannon Leto joined us at the legendary Village Studios in Los Angeles for an exclusive session.

Shannon sits down with Drumeo's Brandon Toews to explore his unique drumming style, creative process, and the musical influences that shaped his sound behind the kit. He breaks down some of his most iconic drum parts and revisits the songs that helped define Thirty Seconds to Mars, reflecting on the band’s evolution throughout their career. From cinematic grooves to raw emotional energy, this session offers a rare look into the mind of one of rock’s most distinctive drummers.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Who Is Shannon Leto?
01:07 - "A Beautiful Lie" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
05:16 - Welcome To The Village Studios (Steely Dan & Dre. Dre)
05:43 - Celebrating 20 Years Of 'A Beautiful Lie'
06:25 - Recording "Attack" & Shannon's Prog Rock Influences
08:47 - "Attack" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
11:51 - Early Years & Musical Influences
13:09 - Recording The First Thirty Seconds To Mars Album
13:52 - "Capricorn (A Brand New Name)" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
15:03 - Shannon's Drumming Style
16:19 - Musical Peaks & Valleys
17:08 - "This Is War" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
21:42 - Bass Drum Playing & Early Double Bass Kits
21:31 - Double Bass Drumming In "Oblivion"
24:10 - "Kings And Queens" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
29:26 - The Evolution Of Thirty Seconds To Mars
31:42 - "Up In The Air" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
36:33 - The Story Behind "Night Of The Hunter"
37:33 - "Night Of The Hunter" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
43:04 - Hybrid Drumming & Electronics
45:22 - How Shannon Created The "From Yesterday" Groove
45:59 - "From Yesterday" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
49:45 - Advice To Musicians In Bands
50:19 - Advice To Future Musicians
51:42 - "Closer To The Edge" by Thirty Seconds To Mars (Performance)
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