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While some bands have miraculously played for decades without a lineup change, most have had to replace a member or two throughout their tenure. We see it all the time, though it’s not always as staggering as, say, Matt Skiba stepping into a Tom DeLonge-shaped void. Often, it marks a natural progression for people who had […]

Original Panic! At The Disco bassist Brent Wilson has been arrested on gun and drug charges. According to a new report, Wilson was pulled over by Las Vegas police on Jan. 22. Read more: Hayley Williams did something she’s never done before on her new album TMZ reports that Brent Wilson was arrested after Las […]

Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree is the gift that keeps on giving. The pop-punk icons’ unforgettable 2005 output is jam-packed with Easter eggs we either didn’t notice before or completely forgot in the years since. From movie quotes and emo cameos to its unusual artwork, there’s a detail hiding in every corner. […]

It goes without saying, but we’ll do it anyway. We will never grow tired of Brendon Urie. When he joined Panic! At The Disco in 2004, he was a charismatic conduit for band founder Ryan Ross‘ songs. When Ross and bassist Jon Walker split to form the Young Veins, Urie and drummer Spencer Smith kept […]

It’s hard to believe Panic! At The Disco are celebrating nine years of their third album Vices & Virtues. Released in 2011, the follow-up to Pretty. Odd marked the first for Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith without Ryan Ross and Jon Walker who both departed nearly two full years prior. The fan-favorite record produced some […]

[Photo by: Josh Dun/Instagram] What do you get when loads of amazing drummers end up in one room together? A seriously epic photo—thanks to Panic! At The Disco. Read more: Brendon Urie surprised onstage by ex-Panic! At The Disco drummer Spencer Smith—watch At last night's intimate show in Santa Ana, there were a few special guests that have our hearts […]

[Photo by: dcd2records/Instagram] Our hearts are TOO full right now: Spencer Smith is officially working with DCD2 Records, which is partially owned by Fall Out Boy's own Pete Wentz. Read more: Brendon Urie surprised onstage by ex-Panic! At The Disco drummer Spencer Smith—watch “I’m beyond excited to announce my involvement in DCD2, and finally get to talk […]

[Photo via Twitter] Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie was surprised by former drummer Spencer Smith during the band’s recent show in Irvine, CA. Smith brought Urie his guitar as he was introducing “This Is Gospel.” You can watch a fan-recorded video of the special moment below. Listen: Panic! At The Disco release new version […]

Panic! At The Disco drummer Spencer Smith has announced his official departure from the band, following his leave of absence in 2013 due to his battle with addiction. Throughout his lengthy statement, he spoke on when drugs began to take ahold of his life, and how Panic! helped him through it: “A few years ago, when my […]

Panic! At The Disco's Spencer Smith will be sitting out the band's upcoming tour due to recent news of his battle with addiction. Singer Brendan Urie posted an open letter on the band's website concerning the topic. Read it on their website or check it out below: “HI. I’M BRENDON URIE FROM PANIC! AT THE […]

PANIC! AT THE DISCO’s current U.S. tour got off to an auspicious start: Frontman Brendon Urie missed the first show in Salt Lake City because there was a chance he was suffering from malaria. In his place, the band recruited replacement singers, including Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn and a local band member named Ashley […]