[THIRTYSECONDSTOMARS]

Will we ever get a DVD of all the live footage you guys have filmed over the years.. dating back to 2002 to present?

Yes we will release it one day soon. We are currently at work on a film focused more on the time and circumstances during "THIS IS WAR".

Has there ever been a song written that has moved you so much you wish you had written it yourself? Or one that has inspired you to write a song of your own just because it of it's influence, either lyrically or musically?

We don't really wish we had written others songs, but lots of artists have inspired us. From Sigur Ros to Radiohead to The Cure.

What visual artists inspire your music? (i.e. Shepard Fairey, etc.) What are each of your favorite artists?

DAMIEN HIRST, LARRY SLEZAK, CHAPMAN BROTHERS, ANDY WARHOL, DALI ETC -J

What do you do to relax or get rid of stress?

BREATHE AND LISTEN

Many of us are wondering why the War theme is so important to you guys. Can you tell us why it is so important and what is the message behind it?

Mostly the use of war is a metaphor that represents for us the failure of achievement, of communication, or compromise. Battle, conflict, and dissent have been important elements worthy of examination but as important are joy, celebration, and good ol' optimism.

story behind/explanation of the http://thisiswar.us/ logo, any relation to Plato's AIR symbol?

YES. The symbol for air also represents for me matters of the spirit. Faith is an important theme explored in this album.

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[sonicvision]

I see you reading! thanks for the answers! Looking forward with a spring in my step for the releases and albums. Hoping for Vinyls!!

[jabdcbbb]

Thank guys for keeping us up to date on what is happening in the Mars world. We are here to support you.....no matter what.

[J30STM]

Many of us are wondering why the War theme is so important to you guys. Can you tell us why it is so important and what is the message behind it?

Mostly the use of war is a metaphor that represents for us the failure of achievement, of communication, or compromise. Battle, conflict, and
dissent have been important elements worthy of examination but as important are joy, celebration, and good ol' optimism.
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Thanks for elaborating a bit more on this subject!

Edit: It's early morning here, but am I right in assuming to read it the way that one cannot live side by side without the other?

[Echeloness]

Merci Beaucoup, fellas.

[Christie]

<3

[Morrigan]

Thanks so much for the answers - especially on the new symbol.

Can't wait for the album!! Is it November yet?!?! No? Wah. *searches for patience, finds only old pennies*

[Mars.echelon]

Thanks for the answers. And I'd love to see some S/T footage... soon

[KarolKorn]

Hey guys! Thanks for these new answers.
Btw, LOVE Dali!

[Lily_17]

Mostly the use of war is a metaphor that represents for us the failure of achievement, of communication, or compromise. Battle, conflict, and
dissent have been important elements worthy of examination but as important are joy, celebration, and good ol' optimism.

I really like this answer. As I'm currently on about a year or two's worth of 'oh shit, this is probably a defining period in my life, maybe I shouldn't just waste it' and a lovely road consisting of more self-analyzing than usual, I find this interesting. Clearly the album title is more than just 'oh hey, we had a pissoff with our record label' but I'm kinda glad you stuck with the title despite the fact that I'm sure you'll have to answer 38947593475973489 questions about it in interviews. And clearly it's a theme that's been examined or at least at has been a part of all 3 records.

Faith is an important theme explored in this album.

Another interesting one. I remember when Jared (assuming that's who answered this as well) said that the art was going to have religious themes, I kinda went so will be cool to finally see it all come together.

Thanks for answering more questions. Try to ignore the batshittery around the fanbase. You'll get unicorn horns, otherwise.



Maybe you need one of these, too!

[tcbbaby]

Good ol' optimism huh?

Thanks guys!

[Jeto_]

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what the fuck is that?

[Lily_17]

It's a helmet so you don't hurt yourself while headdesking.

[CandyO]

thanks Mars.

[kleemoon]

Thanks guys - was nice to hear from you and get some lovely answers. *waits for November*

[Alexandros]

YES. The symbol for air also represents for me matters of the spirit.
Faith is an important theme explored in this album.

I loved your answers above and particularly this last one. Thanks, guys.

[Grungex]

Band a question - how does surrealist artwork such as those above impact a record that is about finding yourself ( I guess the ultimate truth) and faith? Moreso the latter. Aren't they two separate ideologies?

[coconutrose72]

Hey guys , so what inspired the artwork behind this is war, did you have to work on it forever or did it just come to you?

[Mars.echelon]

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[theghoul]

Thanks for the answers! It's great to know you read the boards. You guys are awesome!!