🎈 🥁 Happy Birthday to our dear friend and Metal Allegiance maestro Mike Portnoy! 🎁 🎂
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hawthorne theater last night in New Jersey to celebrate the premier of the Nick Menza movie, This Was My Life.
It was so great to see so many friends, fans, and support for this film, as well as many heartfelt and emotional moments we all got to live and relive together.
A big thanks to Bayview Entertainment for organizing the event as well as a screening that we also did down in North Carolina tonight as well.
Will keep you posted on updates for the release of the film.
📸 @Mike Djunclemike Schnapp
DIETH will headline this year’s 22nd edition of Festiwal Mocnych Brzmień im. Ryśka Bieńka 🔥
Poland! We’ll see you June 14, 2025 in Deczno—get ready for a night of pure metal energy!
DIETH is:
•David Ellefson 🇺🇸
•Guilherme Miranda 🇧🇷
This band came together fast and hit even harder—technical, intense, and heavy hitting. Can’t wait to crush it with you all in Poland!
Presented by Centrum Kultury w Świeciu
#fmb2025 #DIETH #FestMetalDeczno #DavidEllefson #MetalLive2025 #PolandMetalScene
I’m thrilled to be part of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp this November in Phoenix, Arizona—four unforgettable days of music, mentorship, and live performances, headlined by two of rock’s most iconic legends: Alice Cooper and Rob Halford of Judas Priest, along with many of our good friends! 🎸 🎶
What’s in store over 4 epic days:
•Masterclasses & Q&A sessions with legendary musicians
•Jam sessions in fully equipped studios
•One-on-one mentorship from rock star counselors
•Signed collectible poster from all participating artists
•Two live performances at Phoenix clubs
•Jam on stage with Alice Cooper and Rob Halford
•Plus: Golf in Alice Cooper’s Charity Tournament and more!
Take the stage. Live the dream.
Get your tickets now: here
Rockumentary on Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Gets a Headbangin’ New Jersey Premiere with Q&A!
This Was My Life: Nick Menza’s Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond celebrates the late, acclaimed rock drummer; director and former bandmate will attend screening to speak to fans
By: Bayview Entertainment LLC
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. – April, 2025 – After a triumphant West Coast screening in California last week, BayView Entertainment in association with Screaming Butterfly Entertainment and Ellefson Films is thrilled to announce the second showing in its bi-coastal theatrical premiere of This Was My Life: Nick Menza’s Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond.
The much-anticipated Nick Menza documentary film is set to thrill music fans in Hawthorne, NJ this Thursday, April 17th at 7PM.
In attendance will be Megadeth co-founder and former member, David Ellefson; and the film’s director, Holly Grayson. The audience will be treated to an introduction and a Q&A session after the screening. Participants are tentatively scheduled to appear and subject to change pending any unforeseen circumstances.
Speaking on the California premiere, Grayson declared it, “incredible” and thanked everyone involved for making it “such a success.” Ellefson added that he found the sold-out event “absolutely fantastic… and the film very emotional.”
The film provides an intimate look into a life dedicated to music. Culled from Menza’s personal and private VHS tape collection, photos, and audio files, it’s a deep dive into unreleased drum tracks, concert and studio footage, candid glimpses backstage and on the tour bus, and interviews with family, friends, fans, and colleagues.
“We are thrilled to bring this screening to local music fans. The Tri-State area has always been metal-friendly,” says BayView Entertainment VP of Acquisitions, Peter Castro.
Tickets can be purchased now via EventBrite at: here
Following a limited theatrical run in selected U.S. markets, it will also be available for digital streaming and on physical media in a special Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray.
Watch the trailer now at here and visit the film’s official website, here for more information.
About BayView Entertainment, LLC
BayView Entertainment, LLC is a leading independent distributor of feature films, fitness, and special-interest content. With hit narrative films Skinamarink and Robot Monster, plus legendary documentaries On Any Sunday and The Endless Summer leading the way, BayView is one of the fastest-growing names in the field.
Incorporating catalogs from Monterey Media, Summer Hill, Mutiny Pictures, VIPCO, and others, BayView is positioned to expand even further in years to come. BayView's programs are available on the major streaming sites around the world plus DVD and Blu-ray.
It’s with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the beloved Les Binks. I had the incredible honor of meeting and performing with him, along with K.K. Downing and Tim Ripper Owens "Official Page" from the mighty Judas Priest legacy, during the unforgettable show at KK’s Steel Mill back in 2019.
Playing alongside Les was truly a dream come true. His powerful and groundbreaking drumming helped shape the very foundation of speed metal, with iconic performances on tracks like “Exciter” and so many others that set the standard for generations to come.
🙏 My deepest condolences to his fans, friends, and family. You will be missed, my friend. 🥁 🕊️
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The David Ellefsonon Show is brewed up by Ellefson Coffee Co!!
After a sold out Los Angeles premiere, This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza is heading to the East Coast—and this episode brings the heart behind the music. We’re joined by Nick’s sister Donia, his son Nicholas, and filmmaker Holly Grayson. Donia shares heartfelt, hilarious memories of growing up with Nick—including the time he raided her closet for a skinny jeans. Nicholas opens up about what it’s like to miss his dad and how he finds comfort watching old videos of him behind the kit. David brings personal stories from the studio and the road, while Holly reveals the unexpected journey that led her to tell Nick’s story. This episode is a powerful mix of family, legacy, and the unforgettable energy of Nick Menza.
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Great to be together with the guys in Los Angeles this week as we prepare for new Ellefson-Soto material! 🔥 🛡️ Stay tuned…..
⭐️ 🎥 Last night in Los Angeles was a deeply emotional SOLD OUT celebration of life as we gathered for the premiere and red carpet event for This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza.
I feel truly honored to be able to present this tribute to Nick’s parents, Don and Rose Menza, his sister Donia, and his sons, Dante and Nicholas. It means so much to share this with them.
Even more than that, I’m grateful for the incredible years I had with Nick—as a friend, a bandmate, and the beautiful, creative soul that he was.
Rest easy, my friend. You are missed and remembered always. 🥁 🎶
TOMORROW: Red Carpet Premiere of This Was My Life – The Story of Nick Menza
Presented by Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, Ellefson Films, and Bayview Entertainment
We’re honored and excited to invite of the long-awaited documentary celebrating the life and legacy of late Megadeth drummer Nick Menza.
Date: April 10
Location: Laemmle Royal Theater, Los Angeles
Event: Red Carpet + Special Q&A with Director Holly Grayson, David Ellefson, The Menza family, and more!
“This Was My Life” is more than a documentary—it’s a powerful, personal journey through the life of one of metal’s most iconic drummers. With narration by Ellefson and never-before-seen footage, the film gives fans an intimate look at Nick’s passion, creativity, and unforgettable time behind the kit during the golden era of Megadeth.
The Menza family is thrilled to see Nick’s story brought to life and shared with the world in such a meaningful way.
#ThisWasMyLife #NickMenza #Megadeth #ScreamingButterflyEntertainment #EllefsonFilms #BayviewEntertainment #MetalLegends #RedCarpetPremiere
📖 Currently diving into Gary Holt’s killer new book, “A Fabulous Disaster.”
From one of thrash metal’s true legends, it’s a wild, hilarious, and brutally honest ride.
Proud of you, buddy for staying the course and never straying from the path. You’ve landed well!
Ellefson Coffee Co. presents The David Ellefson Show. On this episode, David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with Piggy D (Marilyn Manson, ex- Rob Zombie) for a raw, funny, and heartfelt talk about music, sobriety, and second chances. They dig into life after Megadeth and Rob Zombie, the unexpected Marilyn Manson comeback, and wild stories on the Hangar 18 video shoot. Over-the-top stage gear and Gaga-level wardrobe changes, this episode is a celebration of growth, grit, and glam. Plus: Faith No Gwar, strip club nostalgia, and proof that heavy music is weirder, louder, and more meaningful than ever.
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