Johnny Kelly


Johnny Kelly is an American musician, best known as the former drummer of gothic metal band Type O Negative. He is the current drummer for the bands Silvertomb, A Pale Horse Named Death, Kill Devil Hill, and Danzig.

Career

Kelly joined Type O Negative in 1994 to replace Sal Abruscato. He had previously been the band's drum tech.
Kelly served as a fill-in drummer for heavy metal band Pist.On on an American tour while their drummer, Jeff McManus, dealt with chronic muscle pain.
On February 25, 2011, it was announced that Kelly would be replacing Will Hunt as the drummer for Black Label Society for the remainder of their European tour. He made his first live performance with the band that night at La Cigale in Paris, France.
On March 10, 2014, it was announced that Vinny Appice had left Kill Devil Hill, and that Kelly was his replacement.
On January 29, 2018, it was announced on the band's website that A Pale Horse Named Death had recruited Tommy Spano of Corey Glover and Sekond Skyn as the new drummer, replacing Kelly. On April 5, 2018, it was announced that Kelly was once again the band's drummer.
Kelly has been the drummer for Danzig for 15 years, and recorded drums for the band's ninth album Deth Red Sabaoth, covers album Skeletons, and shared drum duty on the band's latest album Black Laden Crown.