10 Years Ago, Panic! At the Disco Released the Album That Cemented Their Place in Modern Rock

On January 15, 2016, Panic! At The Disco released Death of a Bachelor at a pivotal moment in the band’s history — the day that marked the transition of Panic! into essentially a solo project, with frontman Brendon Urie as its sole official member. Coming a full decade after their debut studio album, Death of a Bachelor arrived as a moment of reinvention, reshaping the pop‑rock act into a bold, singular vision. The record was indeed a defining turning point, not only for Panic! as a brand but also for Urie as an artist, who wrote and recorded the album (alongside collaborators) and redefined the band's identity that fans had cherished since the early 2000s.