On May 21 this year, the Accor Arena was the scene of an electrifying concert by Thirty Seconds to Mars, the iconic band of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto. Known for riding the emo/rock wave of the 2000s, the duo once again captured the hearts of their French fans.
An unforgettable concert
The band's European tour had been postponed to allow Jared Leto to honor his acting commitments. But the wait only increased the enthusiasm of the fans, who packed the Accor Arena to the rafters, ready for an exceptional musical experience.
The concert got off to a grand start, with Jared and Shannon Leto appearing on the giant screens before making their way through a cheering crowd to the stage. Their performance opened with "Up In The Air", accompanied by an explosion of confetti cannons, immediately plunging the venue into a festive atmosphere.
Thirty Seconds to Mars followed with one hit after another. "Kings and Queens" had the audience singing along, followed by "Walk On Water", a declaration of love to diversity and American pride. "Rescue Me" also resonated strongly, bringing fans together in a wave of support in the face of discrimination and physical and mental health problems.
Jared Leto took time to address the audience in French, explaining his love for France and his indifference to the risk of losing his voice to French-speaking fans, given that the singer went on stage very ill. He even mentioned the idea of returning to play his 2005 album "A Beautiful Lie", despite being reprimanded via his earpiece for this unexpected proposal.
The concert also offered moments of intimacy with acoustic versions of "Attack" and "From Yesterday". Jared Leto showed his care for fans by inviting those perched in balconies to move closer to the stage by occupying unoccupied bleachers. He also expressed his wish not to separate the VIP pit from the normal pit in future, hoping for a more unified experience for all.
The use of pyrotechnics added a spectacular dimension to the concert, particularly during tracks like "This Is War", "Hurricane" and "Hail To The Victor". The entire hall lit up during "City of Angels", creating a magical, emotional atmosphere.
The concert was marked by great closeness with the audience. Jared Leto invited fans up on stage to dance, and even brought in the entire cast of the "Stuck" video during the song's live performance, underlining the love and respect they have for France and its local talent.
The evening continued with "The Kill (Bury Me)", a timeless classic, and closed with "Closer To The Edge". During this last track, many fans climbed onto their friends' shoulders, finding themselves surrounded by confetti in an explosion of collective joy.
The Thirty Seconds to Mars concert at the Accor Arena on May 21 will be remembered as an evening of intense communion between the band and its fans. Jared and Shannon Leto proved once again that they are passionate artists, capable of touching and captivating their audiences. Their performance cemented their place as an essential part of the rock musical landscape, and fans are already looking forward to their next appearance in France.
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