See Pop Star Tori Kelly Rock Out to Avenged Sevenfold in Pre-Show Warm-Up | Revolver

See Pop Star Tori Kelly Rock Out to Avenged Sevenfold in Pre-Show Warm-Up

Kelly lets out her inner metalhead backstage
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Tori Kelly might be best known for her star-making turn on American Idol, chart-topping pop confections like "Nobody Love" and those Nationwide commercials not starring Peyton Manning. What's less widely known about the singer-guitarist is that she loves to rock out and can headbang like a motherfucker. Kelly recently showcased her obviously genuine metal fandom with a short video posted to Twitter along with the caption "our new super mellow preshow warmup. SEE YOU TONIGHT PHILLY!!" The clip sees her thrashing around, singing and playing air drums along to Avenged Sevenfold's music on full blast backstage. At one point, she's throwing down so enthusiastically that she ends up on her ass on the floor but never misses a beat. Onlookers meanwhile joke that Kelly should start "mixing genres" and "playing this every night." Not a bad idea if you ask us.