We've lost a final frontier of the MySpace era emo boom — Panic! at the Disco have called it quits.
The band, which has really just been a solo project for Brendon Urie since 2015, shared the news in an Instagram post this morning, letting fans know that Panic! "will be no more" after one last tour in the UK and Europe.
"Well, it's been a hell of a journey…" Urie began, writing:
Growing up in Vegas I could've never imagined where this life would take me. So many places all over the world, and all the friends we've made along the way.
But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin. We've been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard.. Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon! The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.
That said, I am going to bring this chapter of my life to an end and put my focus and energy on my family, and with that Panic! At The Disco will be no more.
Thank you all for your immense support over the years. I've sat here trying to come up with the perfect way to say this and I truly can't put into words how much it has meant to us. Whether you've been here since the beginning or are just finding us, it has been a pleasure to not only share the stage with so many talented people but also share our time with you. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Europe and the UK for one last run together.
I love you. I appreciate you. Thank you for existing.
Brendon
P!ATD was formed in 2004 by Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith and Brent Wilson. Despite being highly theatrical remnants of a bygone era for some, the band have remained steadfast in commercial success, with five of their eight albums being at least platinum-certified. 2018's "High Hopes" even topped Billboard's Rock Songs chart for a ridiculous 76 weeks in the US and was regrettably used at a Trump rally. Their most recent album was last year's Viva Las Vengeance.
See the statement from Urie below.
The band, which has really just been a solo project for Brendon Urie since 2015, shared the news in an Instagram post this morning, letting fans know that Panic! "will be no more" after one last tour in the UK and Europe.
"Well, it's been a hell of a journey…" Urie began, writing:
Growing up in Vegas I could've never imagined where this life would take me. So many places all over the world, and all the friends we've made along the way.
But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin. We've been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard.. Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon! The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.
That said, I am going to bring this chapter of my life to an end and put my focus and energy on my family, and with that Panic! At The Disco will be no more.
Thank you all for your immense support over the years. I've sat here trying to come up with the perfect way to say this and I truly can't put into words how much it has meant to us. Whether you've been here since the beginning or are just finding us, it has been a pleasure to not only share the stage with so many talented people but also share our time with you. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Europe and the UK for one last run together.
I love you. I appreciate you. Thank you for existing.
Brendon
P!ATD was formed in 2004 by Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith and Brent Wilson. Despite being highly theatrical remnants of a bygone era for some, the band have remained steadfast in commercial success, with five of their eight albums being at least platinum-certified. 2018's "High Hopes" even topped Billboard's Rock Songs chart for a ridiculous 76 weeks in the US and was regrettably used at a Trump rally. Their most recent album was last year's Viva Las Vengeance.
See the statement from Urie below.