The Atomic Disintegrators - The Endless Eye

“The Endless Eye“ featuring Nick Menza was written by Bryce Maopolski and Reece Maopolski from the band “BROTALITY“ The lyrics were written by Bryce Maopolski and Reece Maopolski. 14 songs have since been complete so far and will be available in the upcoming feature-length documentary film and later released under the “The Atomic Disintegrators“ moniker. The track listing and collaborating musicians who participated in writing and recording process will be announced soon and it’s known to be some of the heaviest drum material Menza recorded two years before his tragic death. When Menza was asked about his “The Atomic Disintegrators“ project in September 2013 by Honduras rock journalist Alvaro Villatoro (. Lemmy Simmons), Menza stated: I’ve got another record in the can right now that I’m ready to put out. ’The Atomic Disintegrators’ it’s called. That’s the name of my new project and it’s very heavy. I’m very pumped. And I’m kind of looking to see about getting some other players in there, whether they’re known guys or unknown guys. ’Cause right now it’s just me doing everything and I can’t very well tour on that by myself. But I can definitely release a couple of tracks and see where it goes from there. I’m trying to do a cartoon with it for TV and a comic book. And it’s really cool.“ He added: “The whole concept is ’The Atomic Disintegrators’. It’s got some governmental, conspiracy, alien stuff in it. It’s mostly about current stuff that’s going on in the world. And the music is very metal, but more contemporary style, like MESHUGGAH-type, OPETH, GOJIRA. It’s heavy.“ Collaborating musicians who participated in writing and recording process for the “This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza“ soundtrack are as follows: * David Ellefson (MEGADETH) * Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT) * Rob Cavestany (DEATH ANGEL) * Lars Frederiksen (RANCID) * Andy Martongelli (ELLEFSON-SOTO) * Dino Jelusick (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) * Bernth Brodträger (Solo Artist) * Bryce and Reece Maopolski (BROTALITY) * Dave Linsk (OVERKILL) * Michael Gilbert (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) * John Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) * James MacDonough (ICED EARTH) * Ilias Papadakis (MEMORAIN) * Chris Valagao (ZIMMERS HOLE) * Davor Garasic (SUFOSIA) * David Corral (L.A. CALLING) * Stephanie Jayne (Solo Artist) * Marialena Trikoglou (Solo Artist) “This Was My Life“ will be the first-ever film to memorialize Menza’s legacy and celebrate his life exactly how it was. It is described in a press release as “an unflinching exploration into the life of one of the most successful thrash-metal drummers of all time, authorized by the Menza family. From his childhood all the way through to the end of his life including a true blow-by-blow account of the repeated failed attempts of the classic ’Rust In Peace’ lineup.“ “This Was My Life“ will feature rare and never-before-seen photos and video footage from Nick’s archived VHS tape collection, personally filmed by Menza himself from 1988 through 1991. Included will be exclusive content showcasing Nick working at the studio, personal home movies, casual time and party time with his fellow bandmembers, as well as other well-known artists of the era that Nick toured with. “This Was My Life“ will include interviews with the Menza family and close friends, and former MEGADETH members Chris Poland, Jeff Young, former LAMB OF GOD/MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler, former MEGADETH tour manager Skip Rickert, Nick’s drum tech Rob Corsie, legendary rock and roll photographer Gene Kirkland, film director, late metal historian, journalist and filmmaker Bob Nalbandian, James Rota and Emily Burton of FIREBALL MINISTRY, Terri Evans, Peter Flyn, John “Gumby“ Goodwin, Bert Wolf, David Randi, Rob Schaefer, Juan “Nico“ Alvarez, Robertino “Pag“ Pagliari, Iki Levy of Soultone cymbals, and David Corral of L.A. CALLING. Late in the evening on May 21, 2016, Nick collapsed behind his drum kit after suffering a heart attack during a concert with Chris Poland and Robertino “Pag“ Pagliari in their band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Menza rightfully earned his place as heavy metal’s fiercest drummer during MEGADETH’s 10-year peak at the top. The highlight of his career, Nick said, was playing Rock In Rio before more than 100,000 people. The lowest point was being fired by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine while he was still in a hospital bed after surgery to remove what doctors feared was a cancerous growth.