You’d think the guys in Panic! at the Disco would have a whole buncha goals in mind for the follow-up to their platinum debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. But, no — they have just one.

“Actually, our whole goal for this CD is to create a close relationship with Dr. Dre. You know, getting some sort of business plan worked out,” bassist Jon Walker laughed. “I mean, the guy’s a genius.”

Of course he’s joking (we think), because there’s clearly more on the line for them this time around. Which is probably why, earlier this month, they announced they were moving into a cabin in the hills of Nevada to begin work on the yet-untitled disc. And it’s probably why, when MTV News caught up with them in Atlanta last week — where they took a break from the recording process to play a free show at Centennial Olympic Park — they were fully sporting the “studio look”: grizzled, patchy beards; bags under the eyes; and pale(r than usual) complexions. Read the full article »

According to a fan who reportedly talked to Zack, Panic! has already finished working on four tracks. We can’t confirm this information, but it’s the word out at the moment. Credit: monetlvspatd @ LJ.