Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 22, 2016 17:22:09 GMT -6
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Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Dies After Collapsing on Stage
Nick Menza, a drummer who played on many of Megadeth’s most successful tracks, died Saturday night after collapsing during a show. He was 51.
Menza was performing with his new band, Ohm, at the Baked Potato in Studio City, Calif., when he collapsed during the third song of the set, his management said in a statement. Paramedics attempted, but could not revive Menza. An official cause of death has not been released.
“Nick collapsed during the third song into a set with his band OHM,” said a statement from Menza’s management. “Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.”
Menza was in the “classic” lineup of Megadeth, which, along with Slayer, Metallica and Anthrax, helps make up metal’s Big Four. He played with the band for nine years before knee problems and a benign tumor forced him to leave in 1998.
The drummer contributed to some of Megadeth’s biggest records, including “Countdown to Extinction,” “Rust in Peace” and “Youthanasia.” Menza joined Ohm, which also has ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, last year.
OHM
11 hours ago
"RIP Nick Menza. In the brief time I knew you, it was a pleasure. We will miss you "Machine"" - PERSONAL QUOTE from Stephen Bauer - Rep. Chris Poland/OHM: (yes this means you media folk who are ignorantly mistaking this as a band statement!!!! - read above that it is published by "Stephen Bauer" NOT OHM:, Chris Poland, or Robby Pagliari!!!)
CHRIS POLAND AND ROBBY PAGLIARI WILL RELEASE THEIR PERSONAL, AUTHORIZED, OFFICIAL STATEMENTS SHORTLY.
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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine expressed shock about the news early Sunday, tweeting, “Tell me this isn’t true.
Dave Mustaine ✔ @davemustaine
TELL ME THIS ISN'T TRUE! I woke at 4 AM to hear Nick Menza passed away on 5/21 playing his drums w/Ohm at the Baked Potato. #nickmenzarip
3:54 AM - 22 May 2016
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Ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman also posted about Menza, calling him a “great and unique drummer.”
Marty Friedman
12 hours ago
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.
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Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Dies After Collapsing on Stage
Nick Menza, a drummer who played on many of Megadeth’s most successful tracks, died Saturday night after collapsing during a show. He was 51.
Menza was performing with his new band, Ohm, at the Baked Potato in Studio City, Calif., when he collapsed during the third song of the set, his management said in a statement. Paramedics attempted, but could not revive Menza. An official cause of death has not been released.
“Nick collapsed during the third song into a set with his band OHM,” said a statement from Menza’s management. “Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.”
Menza was in the “classic” lineup of Megadeth, which, along with Slayer, Metallica and Anthrax, helps make up metal’s Big Four. He played with the band for nine years before knee problems and a benign tumor forced him to leave in 1998.
The drummer contributed to some of Megadeth’s biggest records, including “Countdown to Extinction,” “Rust in Peace” and “Youthanasia.” Menza joined Ohm, which also has ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, last year.
OHM
11 hours ago
"RIP Nick Menza. In the brief time I knew you, it was a pleasure. We will miss you "Machine"" - PERSONAL QUOTE from Stephen Bauer - Rep. Chris Poland/OHM: (yes this means you media folk who are ignorantly mistaking this as a band statement!!!! - read above that it is published by "Stephen Bauer" NOT OHM:, Chris Poland, or Robby Pagliari!!!)
CHRIS POLAND AND ROBBY PAGLIARI WILL RELEASE THEIR PERSONAL, AUTHORIZED, OFFICIAL STATEMENTS SHORTLY.
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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine expressed shock about the news early Sunday, tweeting, “Tell me this isn’t true.
Dave Mustaine ✔ @davemustaine
TELL ME THIS ISN'T TRUE! I woke at 4 AM to hear Nick Menza passed away on 5/21 playing his drums w/Ohm at the Baked Potato. #nickmenzarip
3:54 AM - 22 May 2016
5,558 5,558 Retweets 4,179 4,179 likes
Ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman also posted about Menza, calling him a “great and unique drummer.”
Marty Friedman
12 hours ago
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.
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