05/22/2016 20:44

Megadeth

Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza passed away

Nick Menza, known as an ex-drummer for Megadeth, passed away on May 21st, 2016. He was 51 years old. The cause of death is said to be heart attack.

Here is a message from J Marshall Craig:

"For friends & fans: Nick Menza was in musician heaven last month when I took him to Rose Lane Studio a few weeks back to meet Sjoerd Auke Koppert and Damion 'Damizza' Young and the team there. There were many plans in the works, for the release of Nick's book that we wrote, a comic book version of his time with Megadeth and many, many other wonderful things, including a trip to stay with me and my family here in Cape Cod tomorrow. He died last night on stage in L.A. doing what he loved.

I have been asked by his family to be their public representative though this tragic and difficult time, so will be fielding all press inquiries. His mother Rose and father Don ask for privacy and prayers for them, and Nick's two young boys. News of a service, remembrance and celebration of Nick's life and music will be announced in the days to come.

- J Marshall Craig"

(source: The official Nick Menza Facebook.com page)