After a two-and-a-half year silence, Brendon Urie and co. came storming back at When We Were Young Festival, and what a comeback it was! The emo faithful packed into Las Vegas were treated to a full performance of A Fever You Canβt Sweat Out β yes, the whole damn thing β plus a few extra classics and fan-favorite chaos moments that reminded everyone why Panic! were once the crown princes of dramatic rock. ππΊ
Hereβs the setlist from their glorious, glittering return:
π© A Fever You Canβt Sweat Out (played in full):
- Introduction (The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide…)
- London Beckoned Songs About Money Written by Machines
- Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks
- Camisado
- Time to Dance
- Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
- Intermission
- But Itβs Better If You Do
- I Write Sins Not Tragedies π€
- I Constantly Thank God for Esteban
- Thereβs a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Havenβt Thought of It Yet
- Build God, Then Weβll Talk
π Encore:
13. Nine in the Afternoon (cue mass singalong)
14. This Is Gospel
15. Death of a Bachelor πΈ
16. Victorious
17. High Hopes π
The crowd? Absolutely losing their minds. The lights? Vegas-level decadence. Brendon? Hitting those impossible notes like heβd never been away.
Whatβs occurring, butt β could this be a sign of a full-on Panic! comeback? ππ€
Would you want to see Panic! At The Disco hit the road again? Or should I Write Sins Not Tragedies remain their mic-drop moment of emo perfection? π€π
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialβfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heβs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heβs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heβs not writing or interviewing artists, youβll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicβtheyβre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatβs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. π€
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