NICK MENZA - Unreleased Drum-Cam Footage Of Late MEGADETH Drummer Performing "The Conjuring"

November 4, 2021, 3 years ago

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NICK MENZA - Unreleased Drum-Cam Footage Of Late MEGADETH Drummer Performing "The Conjuring"

Previously unreleased, behind the scenes live drum-cam footage of late Megadeth drummer Nick Menza playing "The Conjuring" during the 1991 Clash Of The Titans tour can be seen below.

The unreleased, three minute clip was supposed to be used as part of a second of three episodes from the revamped 2020 Menza Mega Video Vault that consists of clips from Menza's personal and private collection VHS tapes that will now be a featured highlight in the recently announced official Menza documentary film, This Was My Life - The Story of Nick Menza.

In conjunction with the announcement of former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson's attachment to the film, an Indiegogo campaign has been launched to raise funding for the completion of the film. Fans have the opportunity to support the production of the film directly, as well as obtain some rare official Nick Menza memorabilia. These items include various Nick Menza personally owned items with some with authentic signatures from Menza himself and Ellefson.

In addition to memorabilia, fans can purchase brand new Nick Menza merchandise including hats, posters, and even Nick Menza skateboard decks. Fans can even have their names and a message added to the end credits of the film.

This Was My Life will be the first-ever film to memorialize Menza's legacy and celebrate his life exactly how it was. It is described in a press release as "an unflinching exploration into the life of one of the most successful thrash-metal drummers of all time, authorized by the Menza family. From his childhood all the way through to the end of his life including a true blow-by-blow account of the repeated failed attempts of the classic Rust In Peace lineup."

This Was My Life will feature rare and never-before-seen photos and video footage from Nick's archived VHS tape collection, personally filmed by Menza himself from 1988 through 1991. Included will be exclusive content showcasing Nick working at the studio, personal home movies, casual time and party time with his fellow bandmembers, as well as other well-known artists of the era that Nick toured with. A screenshot from the film was recently released that featured an interview with former Lamb Of God / Megadeth drummer Chris Adler.

"We are excited for the fans to see the life Nick lived before, during, and after Megadeth, it was quite the journey. Stay tuned for an epic documentary, as Nick would say, 'It’s gonna be rad!' Thank you everyone for the continued support in keeping Nick's legacy alive.
Sincerely, Menza Family."

Late in the evening on May 21, 2016, Nick collapsed after suffering a heart attack during a concert with Chris Poland and Robertino "Pag" Pagliari in their band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

 


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