The Art Collection of
DRUMMER NICK MENZA
“INFLUX”
Courtesy of Nick Menza’s Manager Rob
Bolger
Release date
July 23rd, 2016
Just two days before his passing, former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and SceneFour announced a new art release which was to be made
available on June 16.
Understandably, SceneFour and
Nick's family postponed the release for a later time. On July 23, which would
have been Nick's 52nd birthday, this art release — now titled "Influx" (formerly
"Rhythm Hits The Wall") — will be available.
SceneFour is the team responsible for the "Rhythm-On-Canvas"
medium, having released blockbuster art collections over the last five years
with a highly select group of drumming legends, including Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH) , Rick
Allen (DEF LEPPARD), Mickey Hart
(GRATEFUL DEAD), Jose Pasillas
(INCUBUS), Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)
and Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT).
The process of creating artwork from rhythm is an extensive one that
begins with the drummer utilizing a bevy of drumsticks that light in a variety
of ways similar to that of a painter utilizing brushes with different colors.
In the creation process, the drummer is crafting rhythms that translate
visually to abstract imagery before they are brought into the SceneFour studio, manipulated
meticulously, and laid to canvas.
Those interested in learning more and getting an early preview of "Influx" are encouraged to
join the interest list at www.nickmenzaart.com
Nick collapsed after suffering a heart attack after the third song of OHM:'s set on May 21 at The Baked Potato
in Studio City, California and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. He
was 51 years old.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of natural causes. The cause
of Menza's death was listed as
hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Menza had reportedly dabbled with drugs in the earlier part of his career but
had been completely sober for eight years.
Menza joined MEGADETH for the 1989
recording "Rust In Peace" and
for the next nine years became associated with the band's "classic"
and most profitable era.
