Rockumentary on Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Gets Headbangin' Theatrical Premieres

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. - EntSun -- BayView Entertainment, in association with Screaming Butterfly Entertainment and Ellefson Films, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Nick Menza documentary film This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond will receive a theatrical premiere with three special screenings across the country.

Fans of the acclaimed rock drummer will have three chances to see the film in special premieres, which take place at Laemmle's Royal Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on April 10th (the "Red Carpet" premiere); the Hawthorne Theatre in Hawthorne, New Jersey, on April 17th, and the Babylon Kino in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 19th. At the Los Angeles and New Jersey premieres, attendees will be treated to a Q&A after each screening from Megadeth co-founder and former member David Ellefson and Holly Grayson, director of the film.Following a limited theatrical run in selected U.S. markets, the film will also be available for digital streaming and on physical media in a special Collector's Edition Blu-Ray later in 2025.

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For tickets to the Los Angeles and New Jersey showings, follow this link: https://www.bayviewentertainment.com

"Nick had a storied career and an even more incredible life," said Ellefson. "I'm proud to be part of this documentary and can't wait for fans to see this beautiful story unfold."

"I'm a part of the '90s generation. The soundtrack of our lives was MTV's Headbangers Ball. Nick was making his mark as a metal legend in MEGADETH, and I was very familiar with his work, adds Grayson. "I am honored to be able to explore who he was beyond his amazing talent for the drums."

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 help bring this release to worldwide audiences," says BayView Entertainment VP of Acquisitions, Peter Castro. "It is an honor to celebrate Nick's legacy and help to carry it forward."

Want to book this film for your theater? Contact theatrical@bayviewent.com for terms and details.