Frontman Brendon Urie admits: "It's become evident Spencer still needs more time to take care of himself. I can't expect him to be fighting addiction one minute and be fully immersed in a national tour the next.

'The tour will continue without Spencer while he is away getting the help he needs. Thank you all for your support and kind words." Urie says watching his friend's struggles is one of the most difficult things he's ever endured