Late Megadeth drummer, Nick Menza, sat down with KNAC DJ Junkman in 2002, recounting his early musical influences, highlighting a pivotal moment when Louie Bellson presented him with his first double drum kit, which profoundly shaped his drumming journey. The interview can be heard below.
Menza also recounted his experiences with his band Rhoads, including a significant performance opening for Foghat, famously fronted by Kelly Rhoads, the brother of the late Randy Rhoads, highlighting the interconnectivity of the rock world and his personal journey as a musician. Additionally, Menza shared insights from his initial encounter with Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, marking a significant milestone in his career.
The full interview will be included as a bonus feature on the family authorized Nick Menza documnerty film. This Was My Life: Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond Blu-ray / DVD release.
BayView Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, have announced a second event for the Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond.
This special event will be held on Thursday, April 17, at Hawthorne Theatre , located at 300 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
The red carpet premiere event for the documentary was previously announced for Thursday, April 10 at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
The film is an in-depth exploration of the life of Nick Menza, the former drummer of Megadeth, and one of the greatest thrash metal drummers of all time. It is a collection of stories from his childhood all the way through to the end of his life, recounted by those who knew him best. The documentary, authorized by the Menza family, will be the first to memorialize the drummer’s legacy.
Watch a trailer below:
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Menza also recounted his experiences with his band Rhoads, including a significant performance opening for Foghat, famously fronted by Kelly Rhoads, the brother of the late Randy Rhoads, highlighting the interconnectivity of the rock world and his personal journey as a musician. Additionally, Menza shared insights from his initial encounter with Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, marking a significant milestone in his career.
The full interview will be included as a bonus feature on the family authorized Nick Menza documnerty film. This Was My Life: Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond Blu-ray / DVD release.
BayView Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, have announced a second event for the Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond.
This special event will be held on Thursday, April 17, at Hawthorne Theatre , located at 300 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
The red carpet premiere event for the documentary was previously announced for Thursday, April 10 at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
The film is an in-depth exploration of the life of Nick Menza, the former drummer of Megadeth, and one of the greatest thrash metal drummers of all time. It is a collection of stories from his childhood all the way through to the end of his life, recounted by those who knew him best. The documentary, authorized by the Menza family, will be the first to memorialize the drummer’s legacy.
Watch a trailer below:
The post NICK MENZA – Rare 2002 Radio Interview With Late MEGADETH Drummer Resurfaces appeared first on BraveWords - Where Music Lives.
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