A Beautiful Lie (20 Year Anniversary) (2026)

A Beautiful Lie (20 Year Anniversary) is a commemorative reissue of the second studio album by the American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, originally released in 2005. The album became a breakthrough for the band, achieving multi-platinum status and spawning hits such as The Kill (Bury Me), From Yesterday, and A Beautiful Lie. This edition, released on March 27, 2026 by Capitol Records, contains 16 tracks, including the original album, an acoustic version of The Kill, and three previously unreleased compositions: God's Eye, Over My Head, and another unknown track. The release is available in digital download, streaming, CD, and limited vinyl formats. Physical formats (CD and LP) went on sale on May 15, 2026.

Tracklist:

• Attack
• A Beautiful Lie
• The Kill
• Was It A Dream?
• The Fantasy
• Savior
• From Yesterday
• The Story
• R-Evolve
• A Modern Myth
• Battle Of One
• Hunter
• The Kill (Acoustic)
• God's Eye (previously unreleased demo)
• Over My Head (previously unreleased demo)
• [Unknown track] (previously unreleased)

Background:

The band began posting cryptic teasers on January 14, 2026, hinting at the anniversary edition, which had been previously announced at a concert at the Kia Forum in 2025. On January 23, the single God's Eye was released, and on February 27, Over My Head. Both tracks are reworked demos from the original album sessions.

Where to listen:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Official Thirty Seconds to Mars store

Thirty Seconds to Mars franchise chronology:

Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American rock band formed in 1998 by Jared Leto and his brother Shannon Leto. Studio album discography:

• 30 Seconds to Mars (2002) — debut album with a progressive metal sound, includes tracks Capricorn (A Brand New Name) and Edge of the Earth.
• A Beautiful Lie (2005) — breakthrough album that brought the band worldwide fame with hits The Kill, From Yesterday, and A Beautiful Lie.
• This Is War (2009) — concept album recorded during a legal battle with the label, features anthems Kings and Queens and Closer to the Edge.
• Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams (2013) — experimental album with electronic elements, includes singles Up in the Air and Do or Die.
• America (2018) — album with socio-political themes, includes Walk on Water and Rescue Me.
• It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day (2023) — the most recent studio album, blending rock and pop sounds.

The anniversary edition of A Beautiful Lie is part of a series of reissues celebrating the band's legacy.