The band has been using that tagline for years now, on social media , in merch and in music videos. Thirty Seconds to Mars fans already collectively refer to themselves as " the Echelon ," and are a group that seems overwhelmingly immersed not in music nerd-dom, but rather a more general sort of love for the community surrounding the band.
The four-year-old video below doesn't bother itself with the band's music. Instead, it more closely resembles a commercial for a megachurch. The Echelon also seems more than happy to don all-white uniforms and worship at Jared Leto's feet.
Like many cults, the Echelon espouses an us vs. That idea has pushed supporters to ever more fervent degrees of devotion any time the band receives any degree of criticism. Scientology followers have been employing a similar methodology for decades. Leto is acutely aware of this degree of fan dedication which is why the band once held a competition in which—appropriateness be damned—the prize was a night sleeping in his bed. In , he said, "If people like Thirty Seconds to Mars, they really, really, really like it We have this cult, this family, these believers.
Just as cult members often demonstrate their devotion by throwing money at their chosen group, the most obvious way Leto fans show their commitment is by giving Thirty Seconds to Mars way too much of their cash. The band's upcoming Camp Mars, taking place between Sept. The getaway includes daytime outdoor activities like rock-climbing and archery, plus two Thirty Seconds to Mars concerts, which the band calls Church of Mars.
Hardcore Thirty Seconds to Mars fans have become accustomed to paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for crumbs. The Echelon House's patches are used both as fundraising tools, with all profits being put toward Habitat for Humanity, as well as for helping to spread the word to others about the project.
They are great collectors items too! The patches were such a success that I am planning to order more sets of patches from Stadri Emblems with our new logo in the near future.
In the image above is Jared Leto, the lead singer of 30 Seconds to Mars. He saw the patch sticking out of Lily's purse and really liked it, so she gave it to him and he let her take that photo! I just want to thank the folks of Stadri Emblems for being gracious and helpful in our patch-purchasing process. Log In Track My Orders Categories Charity Customer Highlight Related entries. Same here man. I was so disturbed and moved by the opening 'Look at the red red Rubs27 on October 04, General Comment I absolutely love this song General Comment I think this song is about the time that the lord called samuel, The Lord said to samuel "See, i am going to do something in Israel, It will shock those who hear about it.
But I think it deals with him trying to get over a girl Echelon is an ancient word meaning 'the formation of troops in parallel divisions'. I think this is the most influential song on the album because it relates to the meaning behind the name of 30 seconds to mars. There's also a bit of symbolism that's seen here too. This song is basically about a battle, which is never-ending. Also Mars is the god of war in ancient mythology. General Comment I believe that this song is about a couple where one of the members attached so profoundly to the other, that that person wanted them to be together forever, with nothing trying to split them apart General Comment i listen to this song and just wanna succeed in life, this songs amazing.
Blender on September 25, Link. Artists -. Echelon is found on the album 30 Seconds to Mars [Europe].
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