David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, recently launched The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show available on YouTube and major streaming platforms. The new episode is available now.
Description: After a sold out Los Angeles premiere, This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza is heading to the East Coast—and this episode brings the heart behind the music. We’re joined by Nick’s sister Donia, his son Nicholas, and filmmaker Holly Grayson. Donia shares heartfelt, hilarious memories of growing up with Nick—including the time he raided her closet for a skinny jeans. Nicholas opens up about what it’s like to miss his dad and how he finds comfort watching old videos of him behind the kit. David brings personal stories from the studio and the road, while Holly reveals the unexpected journey that led her to tell Nick’s story. This episode is a powerful mix of family, legacy, and the unforgettable energy of Nick Menza.
Watch the YouTube video below, and also catch the new episode at Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
BayView Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, 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 this 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 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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Description: After a sold out Los Angeles premiere, This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza is heading to the East Coast—and this episode brings the heart behind the music. We’re joined by Nick’s sister Donia, his son Nicholas, and filmmaker Holly Grayson. Donia shares heartfelt, hilarious memories of growing up with Nick—including the time he raided her closet for a skinny jeans. Nicholas opens up about what it’s like to miss his dad and how he finds comfort watching old videos of him behind the kit. David brings personal stories from the studio and the road, while Holly reveals the unexpected journey that led her to tell Nick’s story. This episode is a powerful mix of family, legacy, and the unforgettable energy of Nick Menza.
Watch the YouTube video below, and also catch the new episode at Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
BayView Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, 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 this 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 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 Remembering NICK MENZA, This Week On “The DAVID ELLEFSON Show”; Video appeared first on BraveWords - Where Music Lives.
Continue reading...