Nick Menza
- January 5, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
Nick Menza Biography
| Name | Nick Menza |
| Birthday | Jul 23 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Munich |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Children(s) | Donte Menza, Nicholas Sebastian Menza |
Nick Menza is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on July 23, 1964 in Munich, Germany. Former drummer with the heavy metal band Megadeth, as well as other groups including SIN 34 and OHM. He tragically passed away after collapsing on stage during an OHM show.
He was influenced by Buddy Rich.
Beginning his professional musical career at the age of 18, drumming in the band Rhoads featuring singer Kelle Rhoads, brother of the late Randy Rhoads, Menza released his first record with Rhoads, titled Into the Future, in Europe in 1986.
Moving on to session playing including styles ranging from R&B to gospel, funk and heavy metal, recording with the likes of John Fogerty, Menza caught the attention of then Megadeth drummer Chuck Behler and became his tech. When Megadeth needed a drummer in 1989, Menza was asked by Dave Mustaine to join the band. Mustaine noted that Menza previously filled in on drums when Behler was unable to. Menza first played live with Megadeth on May 12, 1988 in Bradford, England. This prior experience and personal relationship led to the invitation to join Megadeth for the 1990 recording Rust in Peace.
He was raised in Munich, Germany. He had a son named Nicholas.
Nick Menza Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Nick Menza is one of the richest Drummer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nick Menza 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started playing the drums when he was two years old. His first gig was with Rhoads when he was eighteen years old.
He performed with John Fogerty.
Nicholas Menza (July 23, 1964 – May 21, 2016) was an American musician best known as the former drummer for American thrash metal band Megadeth from 1989-1998 and again in 2004 as well as one final return in 2014. He recorded drums on four of Megadeth’s albums: Rust in Peace (1990), Countdown to Extinction (1992), Youthanasia (1994) and Cryptic Writings (1997).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
Nick Menza height 5 feet 10 inches Nick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Nick Menza Dating?
According to our records, Nick Menza is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Nick Menza’s is not dating anyone.
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In April 2006, Menza joined the Los Angeles-based metal band Orphaned to Hatred. The group describe their sound as “a continuation of the heavy style of ’90s Pantera”. He left the band in late 2010.
Facts & Trivia
Nick Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Nick Menza celebrates birthday on July 23 of every year.
Also in March 2011, Menza’s band Deltanaut posted a video for the song “Sacrifice”[1] in conjunction with the release of their Roy Z produced digital-only 5-song EP. The line-up consisted of Menza, his old Rhoads and The Green bandmate, bassist Darwin Ballard, guitarists Christopher Grady and Colin Reid, and lead vocalist Brian Williams. Menza’s father, Don Menza who famously played tenor sax on The Pink Panther Theme with the Henry Mancini Orchestra, plays saxophone on the song “The King”; other guests include Roy Z on guitar and Ed Roth on keyboards.
What happened to Nick Menza?
On May 21, 2016, the ex-MEGADETH drummer collapsed after suffering a heart attack during a concert with OHM: and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of natural causes.
Why was Nick Menza kicked from Megadeth?
Following the reissue of the entire Megadeth catalog, Menza was invited to reunite with Megadeth in 2004. Days after a reunion was announced, Menza was fired after rehearsals and replaced with Shawn Drover. Mustaine said that this was because Menza “just wasn’t prepared” for a full-scale U.S. tour, physically.
Who was Nick Menza?
Death Certificate Filed for Late Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza. One of the more shocking and tragic deaths of 2016 came in May when drummer Nick Menza died while performing onstage at Los Angeles’ Baked Potato club.
How old is Nick Menza?
51 years (1964–2016)
Did Nick Menza do drugs?
Like most rock stars, Menza dabbled in drugs early on in his career but had reportedly been sober for going on 8 years at the time of his death. Menza performed on all of Megadeth’s releases from Rust In Peace to Cryptic Writings before leaving the band in ’98 and returning for a brief spell in 2004.