Panic! unveil new members

Panic At The Disco have unveiled the replacements for guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker who quit the Las Vegas emo dandies earlier this month due to "creative differences."

Frontman Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith will be joined by Ex-The Cab guitarist Ian Crawford and former The Brobecks bassist Dallon Weekes.

"Ian is probably the most talented guitar player that me and Brendon have ever played with," Smith told MTV. "And Dallon is a really nice guy and a really great bassist."

The band will support Blink 182 on their US tour this summer and will begin recording the follow-up to 2008's Pretty. Odd. later this year.

Tags: Panic! At The Disco, The Young Veins

Posted by Dan at 04:25PM | July 31, 2009

Im realy happy with there choice of touring members.

I realy like Dallons band "The Brobecks" and he seems like a cool guy and Ian is defo a realy good guitarist so im happy.

ps. it says former brobecks bassist ......he is still in that band, its his band.

cant wait to hear more panic! songs ....new perspective was awesome.

Posted by jamie | July 31, 2009 6:12 PM | Reply to this

damn, i thought they were gone for good. i hate P!ATD

Posted by Phil | July 31, 2009 7:26 PM | Reply to this

ian and dallon are just touring replacements so far, and not permanent band members.

Posted by bj | July 31, 2009 7:48 PM | Reply to this

Ian left The Cab?! What?!

Posted by megan | July 31, 2009 8:32 PM | Reply to this

they're only a part of p!atd for tour. not actual members.
well at the moment anyway.

Posted by Lucy | July 31, 2009 9:52 PM | Reply to this

get your info right Kerrang!!! ian and dallon have NOT left their other bands yet....

Posted by amy | August 1, 2009 1:59 PM | Reply to this

actually, Ian left The Cab weeks ago.

Posted by Sian | August 1, 2009 2:59 PM | Reply to this

actually, Ian left The Cab weeks ago.

Posted by Sian | August 1, 2009 2:59 PM | Reply to this

actually, Ian left The Cab weeks ago.

Posted by Sian | August 1, 2009 2:59 PM | Reply to this

only meant to post that once. my bad.

Posted by sian | August 1, 2009 3:02 PM | Reply to this

Ha."Las Vegas emo dandies".
aside from than....who actually gives a fuck?!

Posted by hannah | August 3, 2009 2:43 AM | Reply to this

i reckon its good they've moved on so quick, p!atd wont be the same but their new single is pretty good.
and im happy to see the ! mark is back :D x

Posted by Scarlett (: | August 4, 2009 10:20 PM | Reply to this

lets hoope its something completly different because lets be honest old panic onli had teenage girls as fans to be honest

Posted by Joe | August 7, 2009 8:35 PM | Reply to this

good for them!
I hope their new album is like AFYCSO
Pretty. Odd. was... well, odd xD

Posted by Jazzz(: | August 7, 2009 10:04 PM | Reply to this

I'd rather they didn't get new members, but they have to, but if they didn't it would just be like how Panic! was.
IS IT TRUE PANIC ARE IN THE 18/08/09 ISSUE!? SOMEONE TOLD ME THEY WERE! IF YOU KNOW PLEEAAASEEE REPLY TO MEEE!

Thankuus.

Posted by Carys | August 19, 2009 12:25 PM | Reply to this

Hmm. I have tremendous respect for Ian as a guitarist. He is insanely talented. I've had the opportunity to talk to him personally, and he is very kind too. I love the CAB, they lost a vital member in Ian...he's definately missed by members and fans alike. :( Idk anything about Dallon.
But that stab at Ryan by his "best friend" Spencer wasn't neccessary. "The best guitarist we've ever played with" REALLY?! If youre trying to convince us "fans" that everything between you guys is fine and dandy, you're failing miserably as actors. Give these guys the Razzy award. The Oscar can go to someone else, anyone who won't bluntly lie. It doesn't go farrr in the music biz. Just be real guys. That's all we ask. No hard feelings. Just honesty. :) <3 REINVENT LOVEEEE!!!

Posted by MaribethePax | May 20, 2010 6:00 AM | Reply to this

hmmm...sounds good enough to get by. I like Ian as a guitarist quite a good bit. :) He's got some talent. No one can replace Ryan and Jon though. Not on stage nor in our hearts.
Panic has guy friend though, for the record. Panic at the Disco is one of the greatest bands on the planet and it breaks my heart seeing them move apart on different musical journies. still does even a year later :'(
Oh and fyi I ADORED PRETTY.ODD. BEYOND MEASURE! IT IS SINGLE-HANDEDLY ONE OF THE GREATEST MOST PROFOUND ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. Its very close to my heart. <3 enough said.

Posted by Rexxie<3 | May 20, 2010 6:06 AM | Reply to this

ummm "Rexxie<3" I think you meant "Guy fans" not "Guy friends" ?? lol <3 and yeah they do. My bf adores PATD and TYV. :)

Posted by SaRah | May 20, 2010 6:09 AM | Reply to this

hahaha "SaRah" yes I did indeed. lol thanks for catching that! :P
Does anyone know why Brendon is only pictured???? Like Spencer has always been the one thrown in the backround of things. I'd like him to get some publicity for once! ya know? I don't think anyone being in a band with Brendon Urie will gain personal publicity. Brendon just exudes carisma and personality, he's a spotlight stealer. dont get me wrong, I DO love bden, but spence needs some limelight too! SCOOT OVER BRENDON!! SPENCER NEEDS SOME ROOM! :) lol <3

Posted by Rexxie<3 | May 20, 2010 6:13 AM | Reply to this