Nene Royal Opens for Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore

Sixteen-year-old America's Got Talent 2026 winner Nene Royal performed as the opening act for Avenged Sevenfold on Tuesday, October 13, at Singapore Indoor Stadium. According to Setlist.fm, Royal's five-song repertoire included tracks by Muse, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, and The Cranberries.

During the headlining set, Avenged Sevenfold invited Royal onto the stage to play Bat Country and Unholy Confessions. Royal, who started playing guitar at age 7, had previously played with The Warning and Linkin Park during the talent competition, where Royal and illusionist Geno Ploeger reached the final two on the finale night.

Avenged Sevenfold has already confirmed their first South American festival appearance for 2027.