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Zoneboy · 05-22-2016, 12:06 PM

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The former drummer with the US thrash metal band Megadeth, Nick Menza, has died after collapsing on stage at a gig in California.

Menza, who was 51, is said to have suffered a heart attack during one of his regular sessions with his band OHM at a small Los Angeles jazz club, the Baked Potato.

Menza’s management issued a statement confirming the news. “Nick collapsed during the third song into a set with his band OHM. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.”

The club posted “RIP Nick Menza” on its Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday. Dave Mustaine, co-founder of Megadeth, said on Twitter that he awoke at 4am to the news. “Tell me this isn’t true,” he wrote.

Marty Friedman, the former Megadeth guitarist, wrote on Facebook: “We all know the great and unique drummer that Nick Menza was, but he was also a trustworthy friend, a hilarious bandmate, as well as a very loving dad. I’m beyond sad, did not see this coming at all. RIP Brother.”

Menza’s biographer J Marshall Craig said “We ask for prayers for Nick’s family, his family, and especially his two sons and their mother, Teri.”

“He just spend nearly two weeks with the boys in the Pacific north-west and was absolutely glowing. He was scheduled to fly to my home in Cape Cod tomorrow so that we could finish the comic-book version of the book we wrote on his life, MenzaLife, both of which were slated for release late next month. This morning we are all too numb to think about anything but Nick’s family.”

Vahan · 05-22-2016, 12:12 PM

Rest in Peace.

Man, this world is getting smaller and smaller in 2016.

ABlairican Pie · 05-22-2016, 04:02 PM

One of the greatest metal drummers has joined this ever-growing list of rock and roll obituaries in 2016.

Megadeth has had a revolving lineup over the past few decades, but Nick Menza was part of the classic "Rust In Peace" era in the early/mid-90's.

I actually read his father played drums for the "Pink Panther" musical score.

He was preceded in death by former Megadeth drummer Gar Samuelson, from the "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" era.

JSP · 05-22-2016, 07:48 PM

Rest in Peace.

AB · 05-23-2016, 04:16 PM

Rest in peace.

05-22-2016, 12:06 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,369	Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza (1964-2016) Link The former drummer with the US thrash metal band Megadeth, Nick Menza, has died after collapsing on stage at a gig in California. Menza, who was 51, is said to have suffered a heart attack during one of his regular sessions with his band OHM at a small Los Angeles jazz club, the Baked Potato. Menza’s management issued a statement confirming the news. “Nick collapsed during the third song into a set with his band OHM. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.” The club posted “RIP Nick Menza” on its Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday. Dave Mustaine, co-founder of Megadeth, said on Twitter that he awoke at 4am to the news. “Tell me this isn’t true,” he wrote. Marty Friedman, the former Megadeth guitarist, wrote on Facebook: “We all know the great and unique drummer that Nick Menza was, but he was also a trustworthy friend, a hilarious bandmate, as well as a very loving dad. I’m beyond sad, did not see this coming at all. RIP Brother.” Menza’s biographer J Marshall Craig said “We ask for prayers for Nick’s family, his family, and especially his two sons and their mother, Teri.” “He just spend nearly two weeks with the boys in the Pacific north-west and was absolutely glowing. He was scheduled to fly to my home in Cape Cod tomorrow so that we could finish the comic-book version of the book we wrote on his life, MenzaLife, both of which were slated for release late next month. This morning we are all too numb to think about anything but Nick’s family.”
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05-22-2016, 04:02 PM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	RIP Nick Menza. One of the greatest metal drummers has joined this ever-growing list of rock and roll obituaries in 2016. Megadeth has had a revolving lineup over the past few decades, but Nick Menza was part of the classic "Rust In Peace" era in the early/mid-90's. I actually read his father played drums for the "Pink Panther" musical score. He was preceded in death by former Megadeth drummer Gar Samuelson, from the "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" era.
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05-22-2016, 12:12 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Rest in Peace. Man, this world is getting smaller and smaller in 2016.

05-22-2016, 07:48 PM	#4
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	Rest in Peace.

05-23-2016, 04:16 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.