Nick Menza

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By Richard Bienstock published 1 November 18

The previously unreleased recording dates to a 2014 rehearsal for an unnamed project.

By Guitar World Staff published 23 May 16

Drummer Nick Menza, who played on many of Megadeth's most classic albums, died after he collapsed on stage during a show. He was 51.

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