Panic! at the disco break up: Brendon Urie announces his departure

Panic! At the Disco frontman Brendon Urie announced on Tuesday that he was stepping down from the chart-topping pop-punk band.

The singer-songwriter, who is the only remaining permanent member of the group, wrote on social media: “Well, it’s been a hell of a journey…”

Panic! at the Disco formed in 2004, and her 2005 debut album A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out was certified platinum by the hit “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”.

The group dwindled over the years and eventually only Uri entered. On the road, he was accompanied by a tour group.

He announced that he and his wife Sarah were expecting a child.

“However, I am going to end this chapter of my life and focus my attention and energy on my family, and with this Panic! No more At The Disco,” he wrote.

The band ends the Viva Las Vengeance Tour. Several dates remain in late February and early March, although they are all in Europe.

“I’m looking forward to meeting everyone in Europe and the UK for the last race together,” he said.

The band was one of the staples of pop punk and emo music in the early 2000s.

“Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found us, it’s been a pleasure not only to share the stage with so many talented people, but also to spend time with you,” he added.

The band’s other notable songs are “This Is Gospel”, “Nine In the Afternoon”, “Hallelujah” and “The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is the Press Coverage”.

The band’s 2016 album Death of a Bachelor was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album.

Urie did not hint at what might be next for him professionally. He previously starred on Broadway in Curly Boots and also founded the Highest Hopes Foundation in 2018.

This story was reported from Detroit.