Nick Menza

Nicholas Menza (July 23, 1964 – May 21, 2016) was an American musician who was the drummer of the thrash metal band Megadeth from 1989 to 1998. He recorded drums on four of Megadeth's albums: Rust in Peace (1990), Countdown to Extinction (1992), Youthanasia (1994), and Cryptic Writings (1997).

Nick Menza
Menza on the back cover of Rust in Peace, 1990
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Menza
Born(1964-07-23)July 23, 1964
Munich, West Germany
DiedMay 21, 2016(2016-05-21) (aged 51)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock, thrash metal, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1981–2016
Formerly of
  • Rhoads
  • Cold Fire
  • Megadeth
  • Menza
  • Chodle's Trunk
  • Fear Assembly (Mindstreem)
  • Memorain
  • Orphaned to Hatred
  • Deltanaut
  • OHM
  • Sweet Eve
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