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30 Seconds to Mars Soliciting Fans' Faces for Album Cover

In April, 30 Seconds to Mars held the Summit, which allowed fans to come to Los Angeles and sing on the band's new album, 'This Is War.' In their continuing quest to be the most audience-friendly act out there, the group is spreading the love even further by letting fans grace the album cover.

So how can fans get on the 'This Is War' cover? The first 2,000 people who submit their mug to the 'Faces of Mars' campaign on the 30 Seconds website and meet the proper specifications will be on one of 2,000 individual covers for 'This is War' actually going to stores.

"I've started to see some of the faces coming in and they look amazing," frontman Jared Leto tells Spinner. "This is something that's being done for the very first time, so from the graphic art side of things, it's very compelling and unique. To be able to turn the camera away from the band and toward the audience I think follows in the tradition and spirit of 30 Seconds to Mars."

According to Leto, this isn't a publicity stunt but a "thank you" to the band's followers. "I thought that the 'Faces of Mars' campaign would be a way to acknowledge all the people who have supported us throughout the years," he says.

It's a bonus for the band too -- this way, there are at least 2,000 people who are guaranteed not to download the album for free.

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Jan Shaw

Check out this exclusive live review of 30 Seconds to Mars & Street Drum Corps by Artist Direct! http://bit.ly/91SgSn

May 18 2010 at 7:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jacob F.

how can I find my picture and is there a way you can buy the cover that your on?

January 16 2010 at 1:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jacob F.

how can I find my picture and is there a way you can buy the cover that your on?

January 16 2010 at 12:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
iraitchka

http://twitpic.com/k7iy0 My option for ur new CD cover...What do u think?

October 04 2009 at 5:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Celene

I will definitely buy the album and support the band aswell, I can't wait. I didn't send my profile picture in, forgot about it until it was too late :( MARS IS COMING Woo Hoo!

September 30 2009 at 5:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

MARS IS COMING!!! I can't wait for the album. I am happy for the ones who were chosen for the covers and can't wait to see the guys live again. Love you all.

September 30 2009 at 2:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
miss6277

well there will be at least 2001 people buying the album.... i didn't submit a pic for faces of mars, but i will still support the band and PAY for the album. it's the right thing to do. :) can't wait! MARS IS COMING.... SOON!!!! love you guys!

September 29 2009 at 7:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ashley

they make it sound like it's still going on, the Faces of Mars ended like, ten days ago

September 29 2009 at 6:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tami

the best for you guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

September 29 2009 at 5:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Asya

This idea is very interesting! We will wait realize of the album with impatience! =)

I have one question for you. What you think about fan-art?

From Russia.

September 29 2009 at 4:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply