30 Seconds To Mars get set to release Kanye West collaboration

When rapper Kanye West announced last April that he was producing a track for 30 Seconds To Mars' album This Is War, it's safe to say it raised a few eyebrows even among the most die-hard of The Echelon.

Unfortunately, the jury's still out because West's version of the track Hurricane wasn't completed in time to make it onto the band's third album. However, frontman Jared Leto has told MTV News that this "phenomenal" collaboration will see the light of day very soon.

"Let's put it this way: It's a collision of two worlds, and I think it's a completely unexpected surprise," Leto told the US TV station. "He's not only on the track, but he's phenomenal on the track... It's one of the strongest things that he's done, in my opinion."

"It is a song that's on the darker side of things," he continued. "It's the flipside of Kings and Queens - which has a through line of optimism and hope, and a really strong spirit to it - this song explores a different territory, and his lyrics do the same. His singing is incredible on it, and he's done a lot of really wonderful work, and I think this only adds to his work as a whole. Working with him was an incredible experience."

Leto also adds that he hopes West will be available to feature in a video for the track, too.

"I think that would be an interesting element to add for sure. We'll just have to see."


Posted by Dan at 11:25AM | October 4, 2010

'wasn't completed in time to make it on the album' ... but was on the version of the album which leaked prior to release... Hmmm

Posted by Bob | October 4, 2010 11:40 AM | Reply to this

HAHAHA says it all about 3STM really teeny bopping morons who try and get everyone on board their little glory train.

A pathetic band full of undertalented musicians. Add Kanye West to the mix and its just laughable.

Posted by Jason | October 4, 2010 12:54 PM | Reply to this

What I don't understand is why you bother with bands that don't interest you whatsoever.


On another note; this isn't 100% true, but WHAT is in the music business.


Thirdly; I am very very curious what they'll make the video into.

Posted by AderynDawn | October 4, 2010 12:57 PM | Reply to this

very soon....yea cause we all know that 30stm soon does not mean soon at all and at there rate it will be next year some time ^^

Posted by me | October 4, 2010 2:44 PM | Reply to this

The track itself is actually half-decent, but again they ruined it by putting gay fans cheering at the end, totally ruined every track on that album with fans cheering. Bullshit.

Posted by Lee | October 4, 2010 3:43 PM | Reply to this

i heard this version before the album was even out? :S

Posted by Carlaaa | October 4, 2010 4:14 PM | Reply to this

i hate the fans in the songs
especially in the closer 2 the edge vid

Posted by someonethatdoesstuff | October 4, 2010 4:28 PM | Reply to this

OMG THANK YOU... The whole fan thing was a BAD idea, destroyed the album cos all it turned out to be was teen girls and boys whos voice had'nt broke yet, sounded terrible.
And the Closer To The Edge video... GOD DAMN what a pile of crap. "This kid is amazing, and yes he's standing on the crowd", what a inconsiderate wanker lol what about the people under and behind him who now can't see who paid jus as much money as him but he has to be a dick. FACT

Posted by CJ | October 4, 2010 4:58 PM | Reply to this

I like the original. I've heard the kanye versions and I hate it.

Posted by anna | October 4, 2010 5:01 PM | Reply to this

Well, we'll being seeing it SOON. That means two years from now... ^^

Posted by nemo | October 4, 2010 5:05 PM | Reply to this

I love 30STM, but i hate 'Hurricane ft Kanye' - he's a total dick. And yes, the vid for hurricane will probably be out sometime end of next year XP

Posted by emzibar | October 4, 2010 5:16 PM | Reply to this

I'm sill wondering where the shit the This Is War video is.
Looks like a damn good video.
The Kanye West version wasn't actually that good, and if this video is released before This Is War, then FAIL.

Posted by Jamie | October 4, 2010 5:24 PM | Reply to this

Where in hell is This Is War?

Posted by newb | October 4, 2010 5:25 PM | Reply to this

Jared did an interview with MTV News saying he disagreed with the final edit of the This Is War video because for once he'd let somebody else direct it.
I think he said he is now editing the footage himself and that it will hopefully see the light of day in the future

Posted by Bob | October 4, 2010 5:36 PM | Reply to this

epic fail

Posted by Mat | October 4, 2010 5:36 PM | Reply to this

epic fail

Posted by Mat | October 4, 2010 5:36 PM | Reply to this

I hate this band, but wasn't this leaked like months ago?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZusqhXlvoA - thats it...

Also @CJ, agree with everything you said there man.

Posted by :) | October 4, 2010 6:45 PM | Reply to this

Kanye doesn't do anything apart from say 'Heartbeat'. ..

Posted by Emma | October 4, 2010 8:01 PM | Reply to this

"You, Jared, I'm really happy for you, and Imma let you finish, but Tina Turner had the best collarboration of all time!"

Posted by TheGyro | October 4, 2010 10:20 PM | Reply to this

It WAS completed in time, there was just conflict between the record labels.
I've heard it and tbh, Kanye's part is cool but it's nothing special. :\

Posted by LaurenFrom6277 | October 4, 2010 10:31 PM | Reply to this

I think the biggest thing about the closer to the edge video was aren't 30stm fans fucking ugly. I mean every single person in that video has been given a proper beating with the ugly stick. Also it shows 30stm fans also talk a lot of shite as well.

Posted by Love Boat | October 4, 2010 11:10 PM | Reply to this

@Love Boat

Especially the guy who cries "their the best band in the world"

roflfish

Posted by CJ | October 5, 2010 12:02 AM | Reply to this

Seriously, if you're just here to abuse 30STM, piss off. No one wants to hear your opinions. That's what facebook and twitter are for.
CAn't we jsut be happy that rock and alternative stuff is collaborating with rap? It's a great mix.
If you're too arrogant to see that...
Unluckyyyyy

Posted by Alex | October 5, 2010 12:26 AM | Reply to this

This Version sucks.

Version w/out kayne = amazing

Posted by Alexis | October 5, 2010 10:05 AM | Reply to this

I wish jared leto would get aids and die.

Posted by andymark | October 5, 2010 10:17 AM | Reply to this

I hope all the members of the echeleon (what a stupid fucking name) get cancer and die too.


xx

Posted by andymark | October 5, 2010 10:20 AM | Reply to this

A bit harsh ANDYMARK.

A fatal car crash would do :-)

Posted by Dave | October 5, 2010 10:26 AM | Reply to this

Nobody deserves to die.

Fairplay these morons like a shitty band like 3STM but its not there fault that they are either deaf or not yet hit puberty.

I bet a lot of these are school kids that also listen to shite like neyo

Posted by Jason | October 5, 2010 10:33 AM | Reply to this

Err everyone talking about young people only supporting the band, you do realise the only way they are doing an arena tour as they are is because with the new album they appeal to a much bigger audience ie. older audience who have money to buy the album...

It's exactly the same as paramore believe it or not

Posted by bob e | October 5, 2010 10:46 AM | Reply to this

What the fuck is the Echelon all about? Some sad bastard answer me that. It makes people sound like knobs when they say come on all you Echelon.

Posted by Slimmy | October 5, 2010 11:48 AM | Reply to this

You peeps are hilarious. Slimmy, echelon
started ages ago from the first album. It's
basically the name given to loyal hardcore
fans (yeah they're nuts but indeed dedicated).
This is War is about fighting back and survival
(After being sued for 30 mil by their own label
VirginEMI).
The last album was about break-ups
(And soooo emo). I am older too and I like this
Album better (especially Alibi). Hurricane is
an excellent song - moody, dramatic and Kanye
Doesn't say much at all.
Andyhow and David - remember: 'karma' +
'What goes around comes around' dingbats
Peace + love from Sydney Aus :)

Posted by ozi | October 5, 2010 2:48 PM | Reply to this

@Jason


Ha you said about this glory train crap. Thats aload of crap , just cause they wanted to try something different doesn't mean its wrong. Linkin Park worked with Jay Z. Im Flames done a song with Pendulum. Then you go on to untalented musicians. Really? How far have you got into the music scene? Yeah you have a opinion , but come on you just slag off the band for no real proper reason other than there music. Dont like it DONT LISTEN TO IT.

Posted by Jordan | October 5, 2010 3:57 PM | Reply to this

i loved 30 seconds to mars' album the kill but there new one was awful and i know jared is beautiful but still this kinda makes me hate him -.-

Posted by gemma | October 5, 2010 8:51 PM | Reply to this

Arent there meant to be 4 members of thirty seconds to mars (any way they are a shit band Jared leto cant play guitar for fuck so much better when they were a slightly heavy emo band

Posted by beth | October 5, 2010 9:09 PM | Reply to this

o and the song is fucking shit if i were them i would be ashamed that most of my fans are 14 year old girls

Posted by beth | October 5, 2010 9:23 PM | Reply to this

I quite like Kanye's version, not too fussed about This Is War as an album.

Posted by Tony | October 6, 2010 11:19 AM | Reply to this

I love 30STM and all, but honestly i'm not excited at all that they're doing a Kanye duet.

Posted by diiiiooodiooo | October 6, 2010 2:03 PM | Reply to this

@ jason
are you a complete and utter idiot jason if they wernt talented they would not get such a amazing crowd at there conserts jared leto has one of the best voices and the rest of the band are just as good . and if you dont like the band why the bloody hell would you post something on this topic

Posted by jake | October 6, 2010 4:56 PM | Reply to this

Real mature dude

Posted by Aimee | October 8, 2010 8:18 PM | Reply to this
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