Megadeth Commemorate Deceased Drummer Nick Menza 

Dave, David, Nick, and Marty. That was THE LINEUP.

Ellefson has best radio voice ever. lol

One of the best (if not the best) line ups for Megadeth was definitely the 90's era. Nick Menza and Marty Friedman did so much for the band. R.I.P. Nick Menza

Rust In Peace is a fucking masterpiece. It changed my life forever. RIP Nick

Unfortunately I didn't ever get the opportunity to meet Nick, however I always admired him as a musician. When Rust in Peace came out, I was still playing drums and yes he was my favorite for that time. So, thank you Nick for your influence! RIP Nick!

The Daves are ALWAYS classy and they ALWAYS speak well of everyone.

Again: We miss you Nick...Nick...NICK! Be with God!

Nick's kids are still waiting for that benefit concert Dave :/

I’m in tears. Rest peacefully, legend.

I still have my autographed Ticket stub from Rust in Peace Tour, /Clash of Titans from 1991, where Nick and Marty autographed it, after the show. Great drummer. RIP NICK

Death worked overtime this year :'(

Great drummer and its nice to see Dave and Junior together chatting about getting the alumni together even though there are really only four left. Rust in Peace has the best drumming on a metal in my opinion though Gar was real good too, both jazz trained.

Nick was a great drummer.....RIP buddy

Such eloquent, raw, and poignant honesty from Dave and Dave.

Rip mr menza thanks for all you done

6 years later I’m still waiting for that benefit event...RIP NICK!

Nick was one of my favorite humans on this earth i have ever met. Rust in peace brother. Thank u for helping megadeth invent the truth of metal . i love you

This guy gave so much life to youthanasia anf countdown to extinction. It is incredible. For me Nick has always been the most insightfull drummer of Megadeth. This band apogee was there, at thes 2 albums, and then... Marty and Nick left the band... Notice Nick joined Marty on some of his solo albums after that. I can't imagine how feels Marty. The "positive" thing is that he died doing what he loved, music. I wish I die like this. RIP bro love ya

Miss you Nick everyday.. I will never look at another drummer the same again...the aggressive play style, the grooving vibes he gets playing music! You sir are my idol! Side note Jr. Was a freaking stud back in the day! Holy shit! You go David

Forever missed, RIP Nick.

Apparently David ellefson is the only person to carry on with Nick legacy despite getting off the band and having all the band members alive today. Show the man some love.

This totally made my day to hear from you two. Class acts

Nick was the best drummer for Megadeth. You guys Rock! RIP Nick! You live on forever through your music and incredible drumming! 🤘🥁🤘DC

Rest In Heaven brother.. Megadeth lover missing You 💐

So sad... Menza deserved more, shouldnt have had to leave the band, he shoulda got back in, by far the best megadeth drummer, him and gar rip

I love how Dave haters just blaming Dave for that. Nick was given chance twice, 2004 and 2014. Dave son Justis even posted a video of Nick jammin in Dave house in 2014, so its really stupid to say Dave never give him a chance cause he did, multiple times. According to David, its more due to Nick's health as he's incapable of doing a long set. If you watch all Nick videos in more recent years, you'd notice he looks pale and tired. Nick has been drug addict for years and its no wonder he was absent from music scene since he was fired in 1998.

Megadeth was my favorite band when I was younger. I "discovered" music when I was 10 years old. by discover I mean that THAT was when I developed an actual appreciation for a genre and specific bands and started buying albums with my own money, as opposed to hearing whatever was playing on the older kids stereos or whatever my parents had on record. the first album I bought with my own money was the first Cinderella album, then quickly afterwards aquired Black Sabbath's "Paranoid," and Theater of Pain from Motley Crue. Within a year or two however I discovered "Thrash metal," specifically Megadeth and Anthrax, and got into heavier stuff. I remember for my 12th birthday, my father brought me and my best friend to see Anthrax in the Orpheum Theater in Boston. it was the Mtv "Headbanger's Ball" tour. I started playing the guitar at 12, and have been playing for the last 30 years. I did the whole band thing for years, did a bit of sessions work. As I got older and the reality of not making a living as a musician (although my dream was more to be a top sessions player than a Rock star), I had always done most of my own servicing, modifying and repairing of my guitars, as well as amps and pedals. I worked as a luthier for 15 years, though now work much more building custom amps/pedals/switching systems, etc. though my taste in music mellowed quite a bit over the years, and blues became more of the focus in my playing, I always remembered Megadeth fondly. 7-8 years ago, I was approached with filling in on guitar duty with a band I've known over the years from work I did with them, their guitar player had some health issues that he needed to get treated for, and they had a 8 week tour. They're a pure metal band, and I hadn't played that stuff beyond every once in a while, usually more to test out an amp or other piece of gear I was working on. I didn't know any of their songs, so Iasked to weekend to think about it. I downloaded "Rust in Peace," which I hadn't heard in probably 20 years, to see if I could still pull it off. Long story short,I could. more to the point though is listing to that album for the first time in decade INSTANTLY recalled to me why were my favorite band. That album is, IMHO, the quintessential high skill/ technically complicated Thrash album ever. I never liked Prog-rock/ metal (with the exception of Tool and Pink Floyd, which oddly are still two of my favorite bands), but RIP is THE best example of how to blend Prog with Metal and do it well.. Though I hadn't listened to that album on 20 years, since that first relisting 7-8 years ago, I can't remember the last time more than 2 weeks have passed without listening to at least part of that album, but often all the way through (which at this point is something I never really do).

This right here brings a tears to my eyes...David and Dave has been together through thick and thin...even though years back when the band broke up and things happen..but this right here...hell yeah!!..miss you nick....saw you back in 1990..damn good show....we did lose a true giant...

Even today, looking back... It is still one of the saddest moments in metal history that we have lost such a legend. But he lived doing what he loved and he will forever play drums in the Valhalla of Metal. RIP Menza.

Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson are always so mellow and laid back :-) I was fortunate to correspond with Nick a few times :-) R.I.P. ROCK ON!!!!!!!

Soooo sad...Nick was the best Drummer!!😢🙏🏽🕊

Love for a person runs deeper than just the music RiP Nick Menza thank you MegaDaves

Nick Menza was an incredible drummer to be spoken in the same breath with John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.

Nick told me that him and dave were arguing about song credits or creativity , I aslo know nick was smoking "something " but then got cleaned up really well gained his wieght back and was doing well this is sad.

I wish David was still in the band, also rest in peace nick menza

Nice interview boys ,class. R.I.Paradise Mr drummer. 😑

One of these Daves is not like the other, one of these Daves is not the same

Anyone in the lineup from now on is filling in for Menza. Verbeuren is definitely doing a good job.

That's crazy how he passed away during the time my brother passed, I think a week later this happened yo

Does anyone wonder what Marty’s thought on this were?

Strange hateful comments. Time for repentance.

I always got the feeling that any feud was always on a professional level about the music, and not personally between friends. Another thing that people forget is that Dave and Lars were on good terms again as early as 1986, but fans wanted to continue presenting the "hatred" between them for years, even decades, after that.

Nick will be missed

Me & the world miss you Nick Menza..rip 🙏🙏🙏🙏

How much you wanted him back ? Really Dave ? That's why you didn't let him negotitate anything, you wanted him to work on the album for free, and you sent him the ridiculous proposal which pretty much said "You’re not going to get paid until the touring" Honor your friends while they are alive, don't come back later crying and playing a song or two in loving memory.

Descansa en paz Nick 🥺😢

May 21 is my birthday, and I've always hated it. When asked "Why?", best I could say'd always been something like: "I don't know, there's someting about this day that's just off, you know". Now, as a Megadeth fan, I know exactly what's wrong with that fuckin day. R.I.P. Nick Menza, you will always be one of the best.

so where is the benefit concert

Best megadeth line up ever every song is just good every one.

Today is Nick Menza's birthday, he would turn 59 if he was still alive. Rest in peace Nick 🖤

Best line up was the Rust in piece era.....

my favorite line up

Lol Dave looks totally disinterested while Junior is talking

Love Why Loving MEGADWTH EASY !

Rest in peace nick

What the heck nobody mentions gar samuelson. ! he was important also

I DIDNT KNOW!!!!!R.I.P. NICK ..SO SAD ...

Nick Menza...Mr. Fuck Me Running himself.

RIP NICK...............

At least he died doing what he loved. Not many people get to do that.

I don’t know too much megadeath or nick but all I know is that he seemed like an amazing drummer

Menza was the band's most passionate drummer

And yet miley cyrus and justin bieber live? why?

They didn't go to his funeral though ...

I saw Nick at a drum clinic in the early 90's. He said something like " I'm going to peel your face off with double-bass flurries" ...He did do it :)

Business decisions suck! RIP Nick Menza!

They look nice together

Did they do that show for Menza family or not?

Thou Shalt Not Lie, Dave. We know you guys weren't friends in the end.

I never was aware he passed I knew he was sick had some kind of tumor went into remission afterwards he got fired .how does that happen ?

Still can’t believe he’s gone. I remember hearing holy wars for the first time and being blown away by not only the guitars, and bass, but by the drums. Especially coming from Metallica it was a huge jump. I wonder what would’ve happen if he didn’t passed. Maybe he would’ve rejoin after Chris Adler left. Who knows...

Loved Nick in Megadeth, much respect for him. Check out my dedicated video playing Holy Wars in my Channel to honor Nick and Megadeth. David Curtis

If you ever need someone to back you up vocally DAVE, look me up, I have killer Mustaine vocals.

Is Dave high or exhausted?

No offense to Chris Poland and the late Gar Samuelson. But Marty and Nick are the lineup with Mustaine and Ellefson

They "reconnected", which means there was some animosity... they should've never kicked Nick out and let his wounds heal, not replace him permanently.

I hate the discussion of “who’s better than who” I think if you look at each individual album, each member they had for those specific records fit those specific songs perfectly

Megadeth is always 2 daves. Mustaine and ellefson. Now is just 1 dave. Is not a band anymore. Ive always been interested in their updates no matter how many lead guitarist and drummer they change cuz theres still 2 daves there. But now its clearly just mustaines band.

Why u say he lied about being sick senior 🙄

direct is always the best !...

I see DEth people.

Bass-cliff burton Guitar-dime bag Drums-menza Vocals-dio

I guess I gotta read Nick's book. I've always wondered why they fired him...I understand Dave is a shrewd buisness man along with being one of the music greats. But Nick was amazing (and on a hospital bed when fired) As a huge Megadeth fan I gotta know the ins and outs of why Dave went that harsh route.

I think y'all are missing the point in the comments man...y'all don't see not understand the complexity behind the scenes that these guys have to endure and it's hard on a marriage to last much less being around people as much as they have to be,coupled with substance abuse and hair triggers man it's exausting I bet and my props to Dave Mustaine for getting back on the horse back in the day and allowing for alot of these musicians to have a shot and y'all can take your shots at Dave but he got class! R.I.P. Nick amazing memories brother and now you are the beat in the lightning my friend!

Sad day about nick , sad Dave is and was always about him , just look how he kicked out David over some fake BS !

Dave it's your aurra you might be super elite some fall apart around you?

I love heavy metal so much. The only thing I hate is almost all of the legendary bands and their massive egos. How many bands do this? They never can come together and agree on anything. It's quite pitiful

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING DAVE.......????? LOL

MegaEgo

I miss that line up. Miss u nick menza.

Nick and marty looked alike so maybe nick kept the beard 🤔

Mustaine fired Menza.

When and what did he die from? Just learned from watching vids.

Дэйв нормально себя чувствует!

I am surprised Ellefson stays in the band considering the way Mustaine cannot keep band members PLUS he ripped off Ellefson on Megadeth merchandise.

Nick forgot all the songs in 2004 for this acclaimed reunion.and nick screw it in the rehearsal.thats why Dave let him go again.

When you have to do those kinds of brain gymnastics to justify why treating someone bad, means that you love them... be ware.

Да... Ник Менза умер и остался на записях и фото молодым и красивым. А Мастейн старый и облезлый.

Dave your speech is so rehearsed

If you choose the Godly path you will live out your prescribed number of days...or be cut off in your prime for choosing sin. He is paying for Youthanasia. God never sleeps. Sleep is an Angel for rest.