Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has commented on the passing of his OHM: bandmate Nick Menza. He said: "There are no words... just to describe what a great guy he was, let alone his creative ability and amazing talent. Not enough words to desc... more info

411 Mania — He was 51 years old... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former drummer Nick Menza: "I woke up this morning to a text message from my son, with the news of Nick Menza's passing. Shocked, devastated and... more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - Nick Menza, a former drummer for the heavy metal band Megadeth, died at age 51 after collapsing on stage at a Los Angeles club late on Saturday, a family spokesman said on Sunday. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Nick Menza, former drummer for metal band Megadeth, died after collapsing during a performance of his progressive jazz trio in Southern California. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Another sad loss in a year too full of them. Continue reading… more info

ET Online — The thrash metal rocker collapsed on-stage while performing with his new band, OHM, in Los Angeles. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — A family spokesman says Nick Menza, former drummer for influential metal band Megadeth, died after collapsing on stage during a performance of his progressive jazz trio in Southern California. more info

USA Today Music — LOS ANGELES (AP) — A family spokesman says Nick Menza, former drummer for influential metal band Megadeth, died after collapsing on stage during a performance of his progressive jazz trio in Southern California.             more info

NME — Nick Menza was 51 years old more info