Questions about Panic! at the Disco

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Panic! at the Disco form and who were the original members?

Panic! at the Disco formed in 2004 with original members Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. Ross and Smith were classmates at Bishop Gorman High School while Wilson and Urie came from Palo Verde High School.

What date was the debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out released by Panic! at the Disco?

The debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was released on the 27th of September 2005. The recording process took place over five-and-a-half weeks in College Park, Maryland.

Why did Ryan Ross and Jon Walker leave Panic! at the Disco in 2009?

Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left Panic! at the Disco in July 2009 due to creative differences regarding the band's musical direction. They formed a new band called The Young Veins to pursue their own creative paths.

When did Spencer Smith officially leave Panic! at the Disco and what happened to the band?

Spencer Smith officially left Panic! at the Disco in April 2015 after struggling with substance abuse issues. The band subsequently became a solo project fronted by Brendon Urie who wrote the fifth album Death of a Bachelor without Smith.

When did Panic! at the Disco announce the end of the band and why?

Brendon Urie announced the end of Panic! at the Disco in January 2023 to focus on his family after learning he and his wife were expecting a child. The decision followed the conclusion of the Viva Las Vengeance tour which ran until March 2023.

When will Panic! at the Disco reunite for the When We Were Young festival?

Panic! at the Disco will reunite to headline the When We Were Young festival in October 2025. The reunion includes Spencer Smith returning to play drums for the first time since 2015.