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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine on the beefs that made 'Rust In Peace' iconic

Megadeth’s Rust In Peace is probably the gnarliest guitar album in the history of heavy metal. Released in 1990, the platinum plaque was the group’s definitive statement from the golden age of thrash metal. It’s a megablast that spanned from the mid-’80s to the early ’90s, when Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax—collectively known as The […]

Nick Menza, former Megadeth drummer, dies at 51

Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza passed away on May 21 at the age of 51. He was performing with OHM: in Studio City, California. Menza collapsed on stage during the band's set at the Baked Potato. An audience member told Blabbermouth that “It appeared to be a seizure but [Nick] stopped breathing. Two patrons took over […]