Brendon Urie Pronounces Disbandment of Panic! At The Disco

Brendon Urie —  the only authentic band member left within the group, which had principally develop into a solo automobile for the frontman in recent times — confirmed the disbandment with a lengthy statement to social media on Tuesday.

In it, he additionally confirmed he is anticipating a toddler with spouse Sarah.

“Properly, it has been a hell of a journey,” he started his submit. “Rising up in Vegas I might’ve by no means imagined the place this life would take me. So many locations all around the world, and all the chums we’ve made alongside the best way.”

“However generally a journey should finish for a brand new one to start. We have been making an attempt to maintain it to ourselves, although a few of you’ll have heard … Sarah and I expect a child very quickly!” he continued. “The prospect of being a father and getting to observe my spouse develop into a mom is each humbling and thrilling. I stay up for this subsequent journey.”

“That mentioned, I’m going to convey this chapter of my life to an finish and put my focus and power on my household, and with that Panic! At The Disco will likely be no extra,” learn the assertion.

“Thanks all to your immense help through the years. I’ve sat right here making an attempt to provide you with the right strategy to say this and I really cannot put into phrases how a lot it has meant to us. Whether or not you have been right here for the reason that starting or are simply discovering us, it has been a pleasure to not solely share the stage with so many gifted folks but in addition share our time with you,” he concluded. “I’m trying ahead to seeing everybody in Europe and the UK for one final run collectively. I really like you. I recognize you. Thanks for present.”

The group started in 2004 with Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson and broke out huge with the 2005 launch of “A Fever You Cannot Sweat Out,” which included the large hit, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.”

Over time, the unique members dwindled whereas they launched three extra albums. In 2016, Urie dropped “Dying of a Bachelor” as his first solo launch below the band’s identify, following Smith’s departure.