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Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Passes Away

posted May 22, 2016 at 12:26 PM by xFiruath.  (9 Comments)

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Reports are coming in that former Megadeth member Nick Menza passed away on May 21st during a set with Ohm that took place in California.

Blabbermouth reported this morning: "Nick collapsed during the third song of OHM:'s set. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. No other details are being released at this time."

Since then, Ohm has posted this brief message online via Facebook: "RIP Nick Menza. In the brief time I knew you, it was a pleasure. We will miss you 'Machine.'"

Nick was primarily active with Megadeth during the '89 - '98 era. Ohm also recently posted a video of Nick's drumming, which can be seen below.

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9 Comments on "Nick Menza Passes Away"

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1. Oldthrasherinflorida writes:

This sucks....Rust in Peace was always one of my favorite Megadeth records...RIP Nick Menza.....say hi to Lemmy and Filthy when you get to Valhalla....

# May 22, 2016 @ 5:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. brandedcfh420 writes:

R.I.P.

# May 22, 2016 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Drum_Junkie writes:

This was completely unexpected. My heart sinks hearing this. Like old thrasher above, Rust in Peace is my favorite Megadeth album in no small part due to Nicks drumming.

I'm praying for comfort and peace to all his family and friends. May their memories of him be joyful and fond.

# May 22, 2016 @ 10:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

Rust in Peace Nick.

# May 23, 2016 @ 12:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Sir Lord Ozzy writes:

Really sad. I got to meet Nick and the members of Megadeth and Testament backstage at a Judas Priest concert on their "Painkiller" tour where both Megadeth and Testament were the opening bands. Of course I met the members of Priest as well. I'll never forget that experience. R.I.P. Nick.

# May 24, 2016 @ 12:27 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. listentokiss\m/ writes:

Rest in Peace Brother of MEtal \M/ or should i say ... RUST IN PEACE :D what a killer album .. Menza will be missed, his drumming was one of a kind. Hail metal my brotherz of heavy metal. let us unite as one and listen to heavy f***ing metal. im going to listent to meagedeth for our fallen brother

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7. Brother B writes:

^ you could of at least spelled Megadeth correctly after all of that!

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8. Drum_Junkie writes:

^ Menzadeth?

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9. Blindgreed1 writes:

Meagedeth was a metal band of former Megadeth musicians and Mr. Meaggi?

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