The Metal Box is a weekly web series posted each Friday where we discuss all things hard rock and heavy metal: news, videos, interviews, live concerts and more.

This week, we are talking about the passing of former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza and featuring an interview conducted with frontman Dave Mustaine at the Rock 'n Derby festival. When the news of Nick Menza's passing broke on Sunday morning, May 22, we had already had an interview scheduled with Dave Mustaine promoting Megadeth's show later that night at Rock 'n Derby. He spoke about Menza and plans for a beneift show for his family.

Nick Menza played drums for Megadeth from 1989-1998, and then again in 2004. He appeared on classic albums including 1990's Rust in Peace and 1992's Countdown to Extinction along with 1994's Youthanasia and 1997's Cryptic Writings. Menza died of heart failure while performing with his band OHM in Los Angeles on May 21, 2016.

 

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