Attack (Thirty Seconds to Mars song)

"Attack"
Single by Thirty Seconds to Mars
from the album A Beautiful Lie
Released	May 3, 2005 (2005-05-03)
Recorded	2004–2005 at Pulse Recording, Los Angeles, California; The Laboratory, Los Angeles, California; The Center for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Sound, Alaska; Lionshead Studios, South Africa; Circle in the Square Studio, New York City, New York
Genre	Alternative rock electronic rock post-hardcore
Length	3:08
Label	Immortal Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Jared Leto
Producer(s)	Josh Abraham Thirty Seconds to Mars
Thirty Seconds to Mars singles chronology
"Edge of the Earth" (2003) "Attack" (2005) "The Kill" (2006)
Music video
"Attack" on YouTube

"Attack" is a song by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. The song was released by Immortal and Virgin on May 3, 2005, as the lead single from the band's second album, A Beautiful Lie. The song was written by Jared Leto and was produced by Josh Abraham and 30 Seconds to Mars. The song is a dynamic expression of rebirth and renewal.^[1] 30 Seconds to Mars premiered the song on the American network Fuse on May 25, 2005, during Daily Download.^[2]

"Attack" has been critically appreciated, with reviewers complimenting its energetic keyboards, vast, abrasive guitars and infectious vocals. The song was the most added track on alternative radio in its first week, becoming a Billboard's Modern Rock top 30 hit. It attained success during the years, debuting for the first time on European charts only after two years of its original release. The accompanying music video, which aired on August 29, 2005, takes place in an abandoned hotel in Hollywood and every frame hides some messages.