The metal world was shocked this weekend to learn that former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza passed away while doing what he loves to do, playing heavy metal on stage. Menza had, what is believed to be a heart attack while onstage with his band OHM.
We've already posted a very touching tribute by his former bandmate, Dave Mustaine. Here is a collection of tributes posted to social media over the weekend:
this deserves a repost, especially for those who did not see the magic Nick brought to OHM:… https://t.co/togD4UvOGd
— OHM (@OfficialOHM) May 22, 2016
Condolences to the Nick Menza family and friends. We have lost a gentle giant… A true artist and friend to us all. #ripnickmenza
— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) May 22, 2016
So sad to hear about the passing of Nick Menza…we hung many times back in the day…taken way too soon. #RIPNickMenza
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) May 22, 2016
Woke up to the very bad news.
R.I.P. Nick Menza.
2016 is a bitch ?— Cristina Scabbia (@MissScabbia) May 22, 2016
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear the passing of #NickMenza My condolences to his family. #RIPNickMenza @MenzaNick
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) May 22, 2016
RIP Nick Menza- so sorry to hear about this…
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) May 22, 2016
Very sorry 2 hear of Nick Menza's passing. Didn't know him well, but always enjoyed his drumming live & on @Megadeth's essential albums. RIP
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) May 22, 2016
Wow just heard that Nick Menza passed away. Wow I can't believe it, way too young! Great guy too, hung out with him a lot. #RIPNickMenza
— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) May 22, 2016
Sad to hear the news of Nick Menza. He played on some of my favorite records. RIP
— Brendon Small (@_Brendonsmall) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/TriviumPaolo/status/734384589658030080
Megadeth was my first love in metal. Feel like I just got hit by a train… What awful news to wake up to. RIP Nick Menza
— Trevor Strnad (@TrevorTBDM) May 22, 2016
RIP Nick Menza
Thanks for the rock-solid beats https://t.co/At6wp5Vb1A
— HAVOK (@HAVOKthrash) May 22, 2016
RIP Nick Menza.
— Mark Holcomb (@MarkPeriphery) May 22, 2016
Sorry to learn about the passing of Nick Menza RIP
— Richie Kotzen (@Richie_Kotzen) May 22, 2016
http://instagram.com/p/BFuLZZLDz0J/
r.i.p. Nick Menza :( https://t.co/GF3guWBCUR
— Decrepit Birth (@decrepitbirth) May 22, 2016
Rest in peace Nick Menza. The music you helped create has been a huge influence on us.
— WRETCHED (@WretchedNC) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/mfadevries/status/734409017183735809
https://twitter.com/hughmyrone/status/734412004241203200
Such a phenomenal drummer, such shitty news. RIP Nick Menza.
— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) May 22, 2016
R.I.P Nick Menza :(
— Rob Arnold (@RobArnoldWorld) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/Unearthofficial/status/734397584115150848
We are very sad to hear about the sudden passing of Nick Menza. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at… https://t.co/KiD6bXYg6z
— FOGHAT (@FOGHAT) May 22, 2016
