Leto is once again producing the album along with several other talented producers including the return of Steve Lillywhite (U2, The Killers). The trio are working out of their studio in the Hollywood Hills, dubbed 'ICAASS' (International Center for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Sound) or 'The Lab' for short, as well as incorporating site-specific recording in locations as far as India, Africa, Yosemite, the California desert and Europe.

The band also plans to re-launch their successful event dubbed 'The Summit', launching 'The Summit 2.0' as an app that will allow fans to be part of live recording for the album through Facebook, Twitter and a new technology platform called VyRT. The band is also using VyRT for a live performance and sneak peek into the workings of Mars, inviting fans directly into The Lab studio on 27 April for a live digital experience that will include an intimate live performance, preview of their live tour film, sneak peek of their documentary film ARTIFACT, and a discussion with the band.

Digital tickets are available at VyRT.net/Mars.

To get involved in the Thirty Seconds To Mars community dialogue, check out the band's social media sites:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/thirtysecondstomars
MySpace - www.myspace.com/thirtysecondstomars
Twitter - www.twitter.com/30Secondstomars
YouTube - www.youtube.com/30secondstomars
Thirty Seconds To Mars website: www.thirtysecondstomars.com
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