History of Panic! at the Disco in Timeline
Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band created in 2004 in Las Vegas by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. The band went through multiple lineup changes, eventually becoming a solo project for frontman Brendon Urie in 2015. Panic! at the Disco officially ended in 2023. The band gained fame with albums like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out," known for its emo-pop sound, and later evolved towards a more pop-oriented style.
December 2004: Signing with Decaydance Records
Around December 2004, Panic! at the Disco signed with Pete Wentz's Fueled by Ramen imprint label Decaydance Records, becoming the first band on the new label.
2004: Formation of Panic! at the Disco
In 2004, Panic! at the Disco was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie.
2004: Formation of the Band
In 2004, Panic! at the Disco was formed in Summerlin, Las Vegas, by Ryan Ross and Spencer Smith. Brent Wilson and Brendon Urie later joined the band.
May 2005: Brendon Urie Graduates
In May 2005, Brendon Urie graduated from high school, while Brent Wilson and Spencer Smith finished school online as the band left for College Park, Maryland, to record their debut record.
September 2005: Recording Debut Album
In September 2005, Panic! at the Disco completed recording their debut album in College Park, Maryland, after a five-and-a-half-week marathon session.
September 27, 2005: Release of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'
On September 27, 2005, Panic! at the Disco's debut album, 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out', was released.
2005: First Live Show and Nintendo Fusion Tour
During the summer of 2005, Panic! at the Disco played its first live show at The Alley in Las Vegas. Afterwards, the band toured nationally on the Nintendo Fusion Tour with Fall Out Boy, Motion City Soundtrack, The Starting Line, and Boys Night Out for the rest of 2005.
2005: Release of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'
In 2005, Panic! at the Disco released their debut studio album, 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out', which was later certified triple platinum. The popularity was driven by the success of the single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
March 2006: Announcement of Headlining Tour
At the end of March 2006, Panic! at the Disco announced a headlining tour.
May 17, 2006: Brent Wilson's Departure Announced
On May 17, 2006, Panic! at the Disco announced that original bassist Brent Wilson had left the band and was replaced in the band by Jon Walker.
2006: Brent Wilson's Departure
In 2006, Brent Wilson was fired from Panic! at the Disco during a world tour and replaced by Jon Walker.
2006: Touring and Reading Festival Performance
In 2006, Panic! at the Disco supported the Academy Is... on tour from January to May, headlined its first national tour from June to August, and performed at the Reading Festival in August, where Brendon Urie was hit by a bottle. Their second headlining tour, the Nothing Rhymes with Circus Tour, began in November.
2006: Internet Backlash and Initial Success
In 2006, after news broke that Wentz had signed Panic!, fans on the Internet began to bash the group even before they performed a single live show. "Almost right away we knew what was going to happen," Ross explained in a 2006 interview.
2006: Theatrical Live Shows and Tour
In 2006, the Nothing Rhymes with Circus Tour featured Panic! at the Disco's first highly theatrical live shows with dance numbers, skits, and intricate costumes. Following the success of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, the band took a break and began formulating ideas for their next album.
March 2007: Writing Process for New Album
In March 2007, Panic! at the Disco began the writing process for the new album, Cricket & Clover, in a cabin in the mountains of Mount Charleston, Nevada.
January 2008: Band name change and new logo
In January 2008, Panic! at the Disco dropped the exclamation point from their name and unveiled a new logo, becoming Panic at the Disco.
January 2008: Headlining the 2008 Honda Civic Tour
In January 2008, the band announced plans to headline the 2008 Honda Civic Tour.
March 21, 2008: Release of Pretty. Odd.
On March 21, 2008, Panic at the Disco released "Pretty. Odd.", which was described as more organic and mellower than their previous album. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 14, 2008: End of Honda Civic Tour
The Honda Civic Tour, which the band headlined, concluded on July 14, 2008.
November 2008: Rock Band Live Tour
Throughout November 2008, the band toured with Dashboard Confessional and the Cab on the Rock Band Live Tour promoting the video game Rock Band 2.
December 2, 2008: Release of ...Live in Chicago
On December 2, 2008, Panic! at the Disco released a live album, ...Live in Chicago, which was based on live recordings from Chicago during the Honda Civic Tour.
2008: Release of 'Pretty. Odd.'
In 2008, Panic! at the Disco released their second album, 'Pretty. Odd.', which was preceded by the single "Nine in the Afternoon" and marked a departure from their previous sound. Also Ryan Ross and Jon Walker departed because Urie and Smith wanted to make further changes to the band's style.
June 2009: Ross proposes leaving the band
In late June 2009, Ryan Ross broached the idea of leaving Panic! at the Disco with Spencer Smith, which ultimately led to Ross and Jon Walker's departure in July.
July 6, 2009: Departure of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker
On July 6, 2009, Ryan Ross and Jon Walker announced their departure from Panic! at the Disco due to creative differences.
July 10, 2009: Band regains exclamation point
On July 10, 2009, Alternative Press reported that the band had regained the exclamation point, becoming, once again, Panic! at the Disco.
July 28, 2009: Release of "New Perspective"
On July 28, 2009, Panic! At the Disco released "New Perspective", the first song recorded without Ross and Walker.
August 2009: Blink-182 Summer Tour
In August 2009, Ian Crawford and Dallon Weekes filled in for Ross and Walker on tour during the Blink-182 Summer Tour.
2010: Dallon Weekes Joins Panic! at the Disco as Full-Time Member
In 2010, after touring with Panic! at the Disco as a bassist, Dallon Weekes was inducted into the band's lineup as a full-time member.
January 18, 2011: Announcement of "Vices & Virtues"
On January 18, 2011, Panic! at the Disco revealed that their album titled "Vices & Virtues" would be released on March 22, 2011.
February 1, 2011: Release of "The Ballad of Mona Lisa"
On February 1, 2011, Panic! at the Disco digitally released "The Ballad of Mona Lisa", the first single from the album "Vices & Virtues".
February 8, 2011: Release of "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" Music Video
On February 8, 2011, Panic! at the Disco released the music video for "The Ballad of Mona Lisa".
February 2011: Vices & Virtues Tour begins
In February 2011, Panic! at the Disco began touring in support of the album Vices & Virtues. The tour featured theatrical elements reminiscent of the Fever era.
March 22, 2011: Release of "Vices & Virtues"
On March 22, 2011, Panic! at the Disco officially released the album "Vices & Virtues", which received positive critical reviews.
May 12, 2011: Collaboration with Fun.
On May 12, 2011, Panic! at the Disco collaborated with the indie pop band Fun., and the two groups embarked on an American tour, releasing a single together titled "C'mon".
2011: "Nearly Witches" Featured on Vices & Virtues
In 2011, One track from Cricket & Clover, "Nearly Witches", was later featured on Vices & Virtues.
2011: Release of 'Vices & Virtues'
In 2011, Panic! at the Disco released their third studio album, 'Vices & Virtues'. It was recorded solely by Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith in 2010, and produced by John Feldmann and Butch Walker.
2012: Ian Crawford Departs
In 2012, Ian Crawford departed Panic! at the Disco after the tour cycle for 'Vices & Virtues' ended.
July 15, 2013: Announcement and Release of "Miss Jackson"
On July 15, 2013, Panic! at the Disco announced the album Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, with a scheduled release date of October 8, 2013. The first single, "Miss Jackson", was released on the same day.
August 7, 2013: Spencer Smith's leave of absence
On August 7, 2013, Urie announced that Spencer Smith would be taking a leave of absence from the tour to continue fighting addiction.
October 8, 2013: Scheduled Release of "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!"
October 8, 2013 was the scheduled release date for the album "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!"
2013: Release of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'
In 2013, Panic! at the Disco released their fourth studio album, 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'. Prior to its release, Spencer Smith unofficially left the band due to health- and drug-related issues.
2013: Spencer Smith's Departure
In 2013, Spencer Smith unofficially left the band due to health- and drug-related issues, leaving Brendon Urie and Dallon Weekes as the remaining members.
September 23, 2014: Urie discusses the fifth studio album
On September 23, 2014, Urie stated that he had already thought about ideas on the fifth studio album. However, he was not sure if it would be a Panic! at the Disco album, or a solo album.
April 2, 2015: Spencer Smith officially leaves the band
On April 2, 2015, Spencer Smith officially announced that he had left Panic! at the Disco.
April 2015: Release of "Hallelujah"
In April 2015, "Hallelujah" was released as the first single from Panic! at the Disco's upcoming fifth studio album, 'Death of a Bachelor'.
April 20, 2015: Release of "Hallelujah"
On April 20, 2015, Brendon Urie released "Hallelujah" as a single without any formal announcements.
May 16, 2015: Performance at KROQ Weenie Roast
On May 16, 2015, Panic! at the Disco performed at the KROQ Weenie Roast.
September 1, 2015: Premiere of "Death of a Bachelor"
On September 1, 2015, the song "Death of a Bachelor" premiered on an Apple Music broadcast.
October 22, 2015: Announcement of Death of a Bachelor
On October 22, 2015, Brendon Urie announced the new album Death of a Bachelor with a scheduled release date of January 15, 2016.
2015: Panic! at the Disco becomes Brendon Urie's solo project
In 2015, following several lineup changes, Panic! at the Disco transitioned into a solo project led by frontman Brendon Urie.
December 31, 2015: Release of "Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time"
On December 31, 2015, the band released "Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time".
January 15, 2016: Scheduled Release of Death of a Bachelor
January 15, 2016 was the scheduled release date for the album Death of a Bachelor.
August 2016: Release of "Bohemian Rhapsody" Cover
In August 2016, Panic! at the Disco released a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the Suicide Squad soundtrack album.
September 22, 2016: Release of "LA Devotee" music video and Announcement of Death of a Bachelor Tour
On September 22, 2016, Panic! at the Disco released the music video for "LA Devotee", and announced the Death of a Bachelor Tour in 2017.
December 2016: Urie interview about music videos
In December 2016, Urie said that he hoped to make a music video for every song on the album Death of a Bachelor.
2016: Release of "House of Memories"
In 2016, Panic! at the Disco released the song "House of Memories".
2016: Release of 'Death of a Bachelor'
In 2016, Panic! at the Disco released their fifth studio album, 'Death of a Bachelor'.
December 15, 2017: Release of All My Friends We're Glorious: Death of a Bachelor Tour Live
On December 15, 2017, Panic! at the Disco released their fourth live album All My Friends We're Glorious: Death of a Bachelor Tour Live.
December 2017: Dallon Weekes Departs
In December 2017, Dallon Weekes officially announced his departure from Panic! at the Disco, with Nicole Row replacing him in the touring lineup.
March 2018: Release of "Say Amen (Saturday Night)"
In March 2018, Panic! at the Disco released "Say Amen (Saturday Night)", the lead single from their sixth studio album, 'Pray for the Wicked'.
March 21, 2018: Release of "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" and "(Fuck A) Silver Lining"
On March 21, 2018, Panic! at the Disco released two new songs "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" and "(Fuck A) Silver Lining", and announced the Pray for the Wicked Tour and a new album called Pray for the Wicked.
June 7, 2018: Performance at the Bellagio fountains
On June 7, 2018, Panic! at the Disco performed at the fountains at the Bellagio prior to game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
August 27, 2018: Release of "High Hopes" music video
On August 27, 2018, Panic! at the Disco dropped the music video for the single "High Hopes".
September 22, 2018: Kenneth Harris Dismissal
On September 22, 2018, Panic! at the Disco announced that longtime touring guitarist Kenneth Harris was dismissed following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving underage fans.
October 6, 2018: Mike Naran Announced as Replacement
On October 6, 2018, Mike Naran, former Sparks the Rescue guitarist, was announced as the replacement for Kenneth Harris.
May 2019: Urie Reveals Work on New Album Ideas
In May 2019, Brendon Urie revealed he had begun working on ideas for a new Panic! at the Disco album.
May 14, 2022: Website Teases New Music
On May 14, 2022, Panic! at the Disco set up a website called "Shut Up and Go to Bed" to tease new music.
July 20, 2022: "Middle Of A Breakup" Single Release
On July 20, 2022, Panic! at the Disco released their second single "Middle Of A Breakup".
August 5, 2022: "Local God" Single Release
On August 5, 2022, Panic! at the Disco released their third single, "Local God".
August 16, 2022: "Don't Let the Light Go Out" Single Release
On August 16, 2022, Panic! at the Disco released their fourth single "Don't Let the Light Go Out".
August 19, 2022: Release of 'Viva Las Vengeance'
On August 19, 2022, Panic! at the Disco released their seventh studio album, 'Viva Las Vengeance'.
October 28, 2022: "House of Memories" Re-release
On October 28, 2022, Panic! at the Disco re-released their 2016 song "House of Memories" along with its slowed-down and sped-up versions, after the song went viral on TikTok.
November 15, 2022: Announcement of Chicago Show Streaming
On November 15, 2022, Panic! at the Disco announced that the Chicago show from the Viva Las Vengeance Tour would be streamed as a digital concert.
January 24, 2023: Discontinuation Announcement
On January 24, 2023, Brendon Urie announced he would be discontinuing Panic! at the Disco to focus on his family.
March 2023: Panic! at the Disco Disbands
Following the conclusion of the Viva Las Vengeance Tour in March 2023, Brendon Urie disbanded Panic! at the Disco.
2023: Panic! at the Disco Disbanded
In 2023 Panic! at the Disco was discontinued.
October 29, 2024: Announcement of Reunion
On October 29, 2024, it was announced that Panic! at the Disco would reunite for an appearance at the When We Were Young festival.
October 18, 2025: Scheduled appearance
October 18, 2025 is the date Panic! at the Disco would reunite for an appearance at the When We Were Young festival.
