Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza has died after collapsing on stage during a gig.
Menza suffered a suspected heart attack during a performance of his progressive jazz trio OHM at a Los Angeles club on Saturday night.
Family spokesman J. Marshall Craig said Menza's band were three songs into the set when he collapsed.
Friends and audience members attempted to give him aid while paramedics were called.
Mr Craig said the 51-year-old died at the club.
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman paid tribute to his ex-bandmate.
He wrote on Facebook: "We all know the great and unique drummer that Nick Menza was, but he was also a trustworthy friend, a hilarious bandmate, as well as a very loving dad.
"I'm beyond sad, did not see this coming at all. RIP Brother."
Menza was Megadeth's longest-serving drummer, performing on five records over nine years.
These included the 1990's thrash metal landmark, "Rust In Peace".
After leaving Megadeth in 1998, Menza pursued an interest in jazz and became an accomplished woodworker.
He is survived by his parents and two sons.
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