Menza replaced Behler in 1989.sfn Young's dismissal resulted from Mustaine's suspicions that he was having an affair with Mustaine's girlfriend, an allegation Young denied. citation The band was unable to quickly find a suitable replacement for Young. Source: Internet
It was the group's second studio release to feature the "classic" lineup of Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson and Nick Menza, with all of them contributing to songwriting on the album. Source: Internet
Today, American saxophonist Don Menza plays at Reduta (9pm) as part of the Sixth International Festival Jazz Bridge – from Prague to EU celebrating the Czech Republic's accession to the European Union. Source: Internet
The name was suggested by Nick Menza, who had read a story in Time magazine entitled "The Countdown to Extinction". Source: Internet
Mustaine later said that he dismissed Menza from the band because he believed the drummer had lied about having cancer. Source: Internet