I've been dying to play.

Contributing to his long music history he lent his drumming skill to the song Blood and Flames from Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions. He made his first live performance with the band that night at La Cigale in Paris France.

As of 2011 Kelly is also the drummer for former Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato's new project A Pale Horse Named Death. He currently endorses Pearl Drums Sabian cymbals Easton Ahead drumsticks and Attack drum heads. He had previously been the band's drum tech.