All those little "ghost" notes in between and the way he kind of swings on the hi-hat gave him a bit of a '60s, Mitch Mitchell type of a groove that's very unique for metal.
True. I tried playing that song, and honestly, the hi-hat pattern is still a bit of a mystery to me and it makes all the difference in the world. Playing it RIGHT is damn tough, and playing it like him is pretty much impossible.
Love how he hits that cymbal like he's swinging a baseball bat at 2:13. Dave Ellefson once called Nick Menza a very manly drummer and its 100% true. Guy was a monster.
just heard the news....farewell Nick, thank you for being part of the soundtrack to my life, and for kicking my ass outta bed almost every morning in high school. awesome memories and we will continue to play your music and pass it down the line. RUST IN PEACE.
God damn, this is so satysfying to watch seeing that he uses every single inch of the drum set. I want to start playing drums mainly because of this guy. Rest in paradise Nick.
I'm not a huge Megadeth fan, but seen them twice when they played this. It's gotta be one of the best metal songs of all time. That was just 7 minutes of pulverizing drums, and the whole crew busts it till it's sick. Amazing compilation.
If you listened to the guitar track of Holy Wars, you'd think, that sounds cool. You add in the drums and suddenly it becomes epic. It's amazing how much the drums help make the music, despite everyone focusing on the guitarists. The bass too. When the bass kicks in on Holy Wars, it's like a punch in the face along with the drums. Good stuff. RIP Nick!
God bless you Nick. First thing in music is soul. And your soul is on any Megadeth's song that you played. It is not a drumset following a song, it is another instrument that brings the song alive. You were one of the best rock drummers. Thank you.
Still sad I never got to see this guy live. First Megadeth show I saw was the one right after Dave canned him..I was PISSED. Menza's a legend and this is no exception...he brings the thunder and will always be missed. Rest in peace, Nick.
@@BRMN8R well that's because Metallica didn't even release and album with ron. Megadeth released their two best albums with their original lineup. and Megadeths original lineup was the best
His father was a great Jazz Sax player who played some of the best Musicians, Nick had the Musical Genes and blessed Metal w such a contribution. RIP Nick a true innovator.
@@d4rkside420 Megadeth's first drummer was also Jazz influenced, Mustaine tried to do a Vivaldi concerto mov w a live Orchestra and failed miserably, Megadeth has a lot of Jazz changes into their music structure wise, I can listen to Malmsteen's fast straight lines for no more than 6 mins its boring....but every Mustaine solo is engraved in my head.
Nothing better than seeing him wreck the drums with his set!! Even better live, can feel it in your bones. R.I.P. NICK. You definitely will be missed. ;)
no matter how many times I heard this song/see this vid the restraint he shows during Dave's solo always amazes me. No crashes, no rides just high hat, snare, double kick groove. Taken from us way too soon.
Such a cool guy. I got to hang with him backstage in the early 90’s! He gave me a drum stick and a guitar pick with his name on it! Did you know he played guitar too!? I’m sure you did! RIP NICK
A definite legendary signature drummer who influenced many guys like me in 80s and into the 90s with drum riffs like Sweating Bullets ,Hangar 18 and this monster classic jam! R.I.P Menza.
Great drumming Nick! 🤘🤘🤘 I believe Dave Mustaine was inspired to write this masterpiece after visiting Northern Ireland during its troubled years. It’s a great song. May peace last in Northern Ireland and beyond & May Dave Mustaine get well soon. I saw Megadeth at Sonisphere in England in 2011 & in Kuala Lumpur 2017. 🤘🤘🤘
Best metal drummer that ever Megadeth ever had, one best drummers that ever lived,he is deeply missed,we play his music he made with Megadeth loudly to remember him, thanks for the awesome metal music,RIP Nick Mensa😢😎🎸🥁🙏😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘
Merecidisima fortuna ha de tener este hombre, me parece increíble que ahora la mayoría de jóvenes escuchen la porquería que hoy suena por todo lado habiendo artistas de este calibre, saludos comunidad metalera del mundo y porque no del universo 🤘
Friedman,Mustaine, Menza, Ellefson....the best Megadeth lineup ever
The best metal line up ever.
@@aha3885 ????
Without a doubt!
Yes.
I still give it to the Poland/Samuelson lineup, but that's just my preference.
Rust in Peace Nick
😭👌🏻
How can a man with such stamina die of heart failure. Unbelievable. RIP Nick Menza
Like clapton says...
Drug abuse sequels, sadly. And like many others, it came down to hunt Nick at a relatively "young" age.
Falopa consecuencias
@@arielcabrera6479 Train of falopa consequences
Yummy yummy drugs
6:08 Nick Menza signature move in all his glory
Exactly! :' )
I miss that when he used to have that kit which hung on those metal supports...
wow
Nick actually used the Voelker riser system
It's the main reason to watch him and other people play.
Looks like Macho Man on drums here.
Class.
u damn right first thing i thought
Looks more like X-Pac than Randy Savage. 😜
Good I wasn’t the only one who thought the same thing
😄 😄 Right
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Yeeeaaaahhhh!
Some drummers are just drummers, some are artists
The greatest drummer Megadeth ever had!!!!
Bernardo A. García H. Love Nick but gotta disagree, Gar Samuelson.
No question!
Jimmi is better but Nick was great too.
I don't think it really matters. It's all subjective, anyway. Either way, this band has had some really amazing drummers... \m/ (:o)
Agreed!
This album is a masterpiece of Thrash Metal ever. RIP Nick
Nick was an athletic drummer behind the kit. You'd have to be to pull off those arrangements. Such a phenom, and very sad we lost him. R.I.P. Nick.
Still so 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks Nick, you'll never be forgotten.🤘🏾
All those little "ghost" notes in between and the way he kind of swings on the hi-hat gave him a bit of a '60s, Mitch Mitchell type of a groove that's very unique for metal.
pentagonoenllamas so true, it’s a real talent to get some swing and groove into metal and he did it easily
True. I tried playing that song, and honestly, the hi-hat pattern is still a bit of a mystery to me and it makes all the difference in the world. Playing it RIGHT is damn tough, and playing it like him is pretty much impossible.
no ghost notes.;
Love how he hits that cymbal like he's swinging a baseball bat at 2:13. Dave Ellefson once called Nick Menza a very manly drummer and its 100% true. Guy was a monster.
Mike McKeen Looks more like a tennis player, hitting the souvenir ball after his win.
Agreed a beast. Shame he burnt out faster as a result Rust in peace
Rip Nick Rust in Peace best lineup ever
@@katerinapatiniotis5598 y b y
.
. h y y.. b b y
I still can't believe hes gone. I drum because of this saint
Me too..
Me too and Lars and Charlie benante and Dave Lombardo.
Thirty years and still, and will always be a MEGADETH Masterpiece.
R.I.P. Nick!
just heard the news....farewell Nick, thank you for being part of the soundtrack to my life, and for kicking my ass outta bed almost every morning in high school. awesome memories and we will continue to play your music and pass it down the line. RUST IN PEACE.
Couldn't believe it when I heard Nick passed away sometime ago. Menza kicked ass on Holy Wars, my favorite Megadeth track to date.
I am a bass player and somehow I enjoy watching drum videos more than bass videos. Nick Menza's are the peak. R.I.P.
God damn, this is so satysfying to watch seeing that he uses every single inch of the drum set. I want to start playing drums mainly because of this guy. Rest in paradise Nick.
6:08 = God
Awesome every time I see it.
fly high nick… 🕊️🕊️
This is magnificent. Purely because it’s Nick Menza. It’s how he plays the song. Stupendous.
I'm not a huge Megadeth fan, but seen them twice when they played this. It's gotta be one of the best metal songs of all time. That was just 7 minutes of pulverizing drums, and the whole crew busts it till it's sick. Amazing compilation.
R.I.P Mr. Menza...thanks for everything.
One of my favorite songs, Nick pushed the pace with the "guitar" mentality of a drummer. RIP
One of the greatest Megadeth songs/albums. You don’t have to be a drummer (and I’m certainly not) to appreciate the talent of this man. RIP Nick
Absolutely flawless. Breaks my heart he loved megadeth so much. R.I.P. metal god \m/
There are multiple flaws, but you really have to know the instrument to hear them.
Thank you for sharing the priceless movie.
Nick was the best drummer, R.I.P.
If you listened to the guitar track of Holy Wars, you'd think, that sounds cool. You add in the drums and suddenly it becomes epic. It's amazing how much the drums help make the music, despite everyone focusing on the guitarists. The bass too. When the bass kicks in on Holy Wars, it's like a punch in the face along with the drums. Good stuff. RIP Nick!
God bless you Nick. First thing in music is soul. And your soul is on any Megadeth's song that you played. It is not a drumset following a song, it is another instrument that brings the song alive. You were one of the best rock drummers. Thank you.
RIP Nick. You were a great drumming influence.
RIP NIck...saw him with Megadeth back in 1992. Fantastic drummer, band and show...he is missed...
Still sad I never got to see this guy live. First Megadeth show I saw was the one right after Dave canned him..I was PISSED. Menza's a legend and this is no exception...he brings the thunder and will always be missed. Rest in peace, Nick.
I’ve watched this 5 times and counting
Rest in peace brother!
\m/
*rust
Insane drumming... I saw NM w. Megadeth in 1991's Rock in Rio....
RIP. thank you NIck for recording one of the most fun tunes to play on drums.
RIP you are a star, an angel Nick Menza!!!
Rest In Peace
Nick Menza.
Master "Holly Drums Ever"
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
So sad too see such a awesome drummer like Nick leave this world without any recognition 😢
RIP Nick. Thanks for everything. You sir did shine brightly. Legend!
Nowhere, and never, you will read or listen to any bad words by anyone about Nick Menza. That means something. A real great man !
He cheated on his wife for Dave Mustain's wife
There u have it already 2 pricks who call themselves megadeth fans.
@@martymartin2894 Megadeth is Dave Mustaine, Dave Ellefson, Chris Poland, and Gar Samuelsson. THAT is Megadeth
@@DannyGadish That's like saying "Metallica is Hetfield, Ulrich, Mustaine, and McGovney, THAT is Metallica" which is absurd.
@@BRMN8R well that's because Metallica didn't even release and album with ron. Megadeth released their two best albums with their original lineup. and Megadeths original lineup was the best
Nick was such a talented drummer. Holy Wars is such a masterpiece all the way around with all the intricate time signatures. He is sorely missed.
R.I.P Nick Menza, Megadeth wouldn't be where it is, Cause of you and Marty Friedman.
Awesome talent! Thanks for the memories RIP Mr Menza🍻
Thank You Nick menza.You are great drummer.
His father was a great Jazz Sax player who played some of the best Musicians, Nick had the Musical Genes and blessed Metal w such a contribution. RIP Nick a true innovator.
True. He had a very unique style, and that jazzy feel.
He was a beast.
@@d4rkside420 Megadeth's first drummer was also Jazz influenced, Mustaine tried to do a Vivaldi concerto mov w a live Orchestra and failed miserably, Megadeth has a lot of Jazz changes into their music structure wise, I can listen to Malmsteen's fast straight lines for no more than 6 mins its boring....but every Mustaine solo is engraved in my head.
Menza’s legacy.
absolutely amazing - thank you Nick!
All the times I watch this video realize how awesome you were! REST In PEACE amazing Nick, I'll always remember you...
Insane..RIP Dear Nick....one of the best drummers in the history of Metal. Period.
Make me Cry... One of the Best. Thanks Nick
Seriously great playing Randy “Macho Man” Savage! Very solid and played with great conviction! Loved it!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I am almost crying. Nick is a god, and gods NEVER die.
The best lineup Megadeth ever had alrighty Nick rest in peace Nick
This guy was amazing.
Real metal one!!!!
And this kids is how you do it. Such a phenomenal drummer, playing with such control it's unbelievable. Still can't believe he's gone 🙏
best drummer dave ever had ...
Nothing better than seeing him wreck the drums with his set!! Even better live, can feel it in your bones. R.I.P. NICK. You definitely will be missed. ;)
Long live the beating heart drum beats of you Nick!! RIP Nick!!
Le diste a Megadeth un estilo y unas energías inigualables, descansa en paz hermano 🤟🤟
4:59 i love this movement.
very cool video! rip brother menza! you will be missed.
no matter how many times I heard this song/see this vid the restraint he shows during Dave's solo always amazes me. No crashes, no rides just high hat, snare, double kick groove. Taken from us way too soon.
Such a cool guy. I got to hang with him backstage in the early 90’s! He gave me a drum stick and a guitar pick with his name on it! Did you know he played guitar too!? I’m sure you did! RIP NICK
Thanks for the beats Nick!
My heart breaks watching this. He made such beautiful music while under such stress.
One loves to sing along while watching the late great Nick
Nick thank you very much 🙏🙏 your music will continue to live on and on 🤘🤘rip master
still the best drummer Megadeth ever had
and truly missed in todays megadeth !
Nick Nick Nick... I like to think you live again, reencanate and play the game and again, and again. Thanx forever Nick Menza
A definite legendary signature drummer who influenced many guys like me in 80s and into the 90s with drum riffs like Sweating Bullets ,Hangar 18 and this monster classic jam! R.I.P Menza.
Awesome drum flow....RIP N.M.
That snare is a beast. I think the greatest aspect of his ability, is how he can make a minimal set have tons of different tones.
That snare looks similar to the Akira Jimbo's one.
10 years... omg, I remember the first time I watch this video, RIP Menza You'll never be forgeted!
Great drumming Nick! 🤘🤘🤘 I believe Dave Mustaine was inspired to write this masterpiece after visiting Northern Ireland during its troubled years. It’s a great song. May peace last in Northern Ireland and beyond & May Dave Mustaine get well soon. I saw Megadeth at Sonisphere in England in 2011 & in Kuala Lumpur 2017. 🤘🤘🤘
Looks like Randy Matcho man Savage lol
Nick menza respect que en paz descanses gran maestro tu talento siempre estara en nuestras mentes presentes. peace and love
That sir is simply bloody brilliant.
a legend... a star...immortal. We are blessed to see him.
RIP Nick!!!!
Extraordinario baterista!
El mejor baterista que ha tenido MEGADEDTH. sigas tocando en el cielo.Re(u)st in Peace.
I can watch him play all day. R.I.P.
We miss you brother :( . Thanks for everything.
badass drummer!! no doubt about it!! rust in peace!! menza rules!!
Best metal drummer that ever Megadeth ever had, one best drummers that ever lived,he is deeply missed,we play his music he made with Megadeth loudly to remember him, thanks for the awesome metal music,RIP Nick Mensa😢😎🎸🥁🙏😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘
Menza has force, was a creative genius! God keep him!
Pure & simple....kick ass drummer (RIP NICK 🥁)
There is the best drummer and there is the best team. The most creative line up, the best team, not a doubt, Mustaine Friedman, Ellefson and Menza
Definitely top greatest albums to ever exsist!
2:25 just listen to how deep that bass drum is!!
That was badass definitely a wonderful drummer
Man I forgot how awesome this album is!! Still have the CD I purchased as a teenager gonna have to dust it off and take it for a spin!
The dislikes for this video must be Lars Ulrich fans...
😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
Probably not. You're very original boy
Patrick Melhorn 🤣🤣🤣
@@MiddayMeditations You are complaining about the backing tracks right?
Ya.. like all the dislikes on killer Metallica stuff is from Dave. And since Dave always has more time on his hands... we see more dislikes from him.
its so sad that his journy in life was so short. rest in peace
That's an intense piece of work. O.O RIP good sir.
RIP Nick
Merecidisima fortuna ha de tener este hombre, me parece increíble que ahora la mayoría de jóvenes escuchen la porquería que hoy suena por todo lado habiendo artistas de este calibre, saludos comunidad metalera del mundo y porque no del universo 🤘
Legend !
R.I.P. Little buddy Nick you were such a rock God I wish I could have seen you in concert
Thank you Nick! Life after Deth
🤟😎🤟