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[Metalmarc]

Holy Fuck,I am shocked, especially it happened onstage.

R.I.P Nick Meza

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza reportedly passed away Saturday night (May 21) while performing with the band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old.

One person who was present at The Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It appeared to be a seizure but [Nick] stopped breathing. Two patrons took over and began CPR until EMS arrived. EMS worked on him for 25-plus minutes, including adrenaline shots, three shocks and non-stop compressions."

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine tweeted: "Tell me this isn't true. I woke at 4am to hear Nick Menza passed away on May 21 playing his drums with Ohm at the Baked Potato. #nickmenzarip."

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-megadeth-drummer-nick-menza-dies-at-51/#ZBijhovLfdfJdwmo.99

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-megadeth-drummer-nick-menza-dies-at-51/

 

[TwntyOneTwlv]

Wow, that's awful. RIP

My uncle is like, the biggest Megadeth fan ever. Goes to dozens of shows a year. He's gonna be crushed..

 

[echoshifting]

Terrible news. Rust in peace Menza

 

[RangerX]

Rust in peace is one of the greatest albums ever written and a huge part of my teenage years. This is terrible news. RIP

 

[User 479360]

Rest in peace

 

[bloodyroarxx]

Goddamn RIP

 

[Exodust]

Geez this sucks, he was a part of the best Megadeth line up.

Rust In Peace...Polaris

 

[Zelias]

RIP

 

[stump sock]

whoa

on stage, even, nuts.

 

[Killer Queen]

NOOOOOOO WTF
Dude was the one that got me into drums and did some incredible work
Rust in Peace man, you were a legend.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Man, at least he passed doing what he loved. Tragic, nonetheless. RIP!

 

[Monochromaticx]

what a shame. he was the best megadeth drummer and was part of some the greatest metal songs ever.

 

[Cmerrill]

That's terrible. I was just watching him on YouTube, playing along to holy wars.

 

[Subpar Scrub]

Shit, on stage? That's awful.

Never really listened to megadeth, but I have friends who love them. RIP. Hope his family, friends and fans are doing okay.

 

[Manu]

Holy shit, awful news. On stage too.

RIP.

 

[Firemind]

That drumming intensity

RIP

 

[Randy Solo]

Didn't Dave write a song on the latest album bagging him out too? It's called 'the emperor'. Holy Wars will always be the greatest metal song in my eyes. Hopefully Nick is rusting peacefully.

 

[Akhe]

Man, I just woke up and I read this fucking news.

A big fuck to you, 2016. I'm serious.

 

[Otnopolit]

He was such a beast, and looked like Animal behind the kit. Way too young.

 

[Bluekaveli]

That drumming intensity

RIP

No no no, damnit. This was the song that made me realize how awesome Megadeth was(other than Peace Sells and Good Mourning..... Black Friday).

 

[ironcreed]

Horrible news. He was an incredible drummer.

 

[Mixolydian]

Oh man, I'm crushed by this. RIP Nick

God dammit.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I didn't see this one coming.
Good drummer and seemed like a fun guy in the "making of Youthanasia" video I had.
Please, Mustaine, leave your condolences at that.

 

[The Boat]

He died doing what he loved, that has to count for something!

 

[thesoapster]

Shit

RIP

 

[J_Viper]

RIP, he was such an incredible talent

Gonna spin RIP and Youthanasia in his honor

 

[GutsOfThor]

I remember hearing Rust In Peace for the first time in 7th grade. After hearing the first minute or so of the drumming on Holy Wars I decided that no matter what I do in life, I must play this style of music.

R.I.P. Menza and thanks for the inspiration.

 

[F0rneus]

Incredible drummer. Rust in Peace is my favorite Megadeth album, and one of the best of all time.

RIP.

 

[Ridley327]

RIP and RIP

Dude was a monster on the set.

 

[Linkyn]

What a way to go.

Guess it's time to fire up Rust in Peace again.

 

[Pancake Mix]

That's really, really horrible. Rest, don't rust, in peace.

He played on these four Megadeth albums, released from 1990 to 1997.

 

[Belmire]

Rust In Peace = Blueprint for heavy metal / thrash.

Such an underrated drummer, gone. =(

His father, Don Menza is still alive and was the gentlemen who played the Pink Panther theme on Saxophone.

 

[Forsythia]

Jesus fuck. Way too young.

 

[JNT]

Jeez. OHM was just getting really interesting with him in the band.

 

[Horseress]

That's terrible....he was Megadeth's drummer on it's brightest era. I wasn't expeting him to ever return to the band but still....really sad news, so young

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Woke up and saw this. RIP. Awesome drummer.

 

[eddievanclaylen]

Got so see him perform twice with Megadeth, and met him once after the show. Rust in peace, Nick!

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

That is sad to hear. He was one hell of a dummer.

 

[Aurongel]

Rust in Peace :[

 

[Skunkers]

Fuck 2016, seriously.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Great drummer, terrible loss

 

[Autumn Wind]

Another dead musician in 2016 : (

My condolences to his friends and family. It's not even June yet and so many people have died. Damn... 51

 

[Magnetic_North]

Shocking one of my all time favourite drummers

Rust In Peace is THE absolute monster thrash album for any metal fan his drum work on that album is insane

RIP brother

 

[TheLastCandle]

There goes any hope of a RIP reunion.

Nick was a fantastic drummer, and played on the best thrash metal album ever. RIP, Nick.

 

[213372bu]

Ugh, that sucks.

 

[Toxi]

Listening to Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction will be harder now. Rest in peace dude.

 

[Darrenf]

RIP. Guess I'll listen to Rust In Peace tonight.

 

[Nekrono]

I'm still in shock, such a shame. He was THE best drummer Megadeth ever had in my opinion, his drumming style and sound fit Megadeth so much.

https://youtu.be/uJKYmbkjGP8

He was also one of my favorite drummers.

RIP Nick, you left us doing what you loved the most.

 

[Kuroyume]

WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK

This shit came out of nowehere. Like, it's the first celebrity death that I legitimately have been shocked by in a while.

 

[Green Wiggly]

Shitty news, he was way too young.