Megadeth drum sheet music – note-for-note transcriptions of Nick Menza’s drum parts on Tornado Of Souls, Symphony of Destruction and A Tout Le Monde.
From the fast, technical thrash of Rust In Peace to the heavy grooves of Countdown To Extinction and the melodic Youthanasia, Nick Menza’s playing is precise, powerful and creative.
All Megadeth sheet music is transcribed from the original recordings and delivered as an engraved, print-ready PDF that you can download straight after checkout. Unlike free drum tabs, the notation shows exactly when every note falls. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Megadeth
Megadeth were formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine after he left Metallica. Albums such as Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?, Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction made them one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal.
The band won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2017. Their songs range from fast, technical thrash to mid-tempo heavy grooves, which makes them great material for metal drummers at every level.
Drumming on Megadeth songs
Nick Menza played on Megadeth’s most celebrated records. His drumming is fast, precise and creative, moving between technical thrash, heavy mid-tempo grooves and melodic metal ballads.
Megadeth drum sheet music in the store
All 3 Megadeth songs in the store are transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings:
- Megadeth – Tornado Of Souls – from Rust In Peace (1990), drums: Nick Menza, thrash metal, ♩ ≈ 196
- Megadeth – A Tout Le Monde – from Youthanasia (1994), drums: Nick Menza, heavy metal ballad
- Megadeth – Symphony of Destruction – from Countdown To Extinction (1992), drums: Nick Menza, heavy metal
Frequently asked questions about Megadeth drum sheet music
Which Megadeth song should I learn first on drums?
“Symphony Of Destruction” is mid-tempo and a great place to start. Then try “A Tout Le Monde” for dynamics, and work towards the fast thrash of “Tornado Of Souls”.
Is this Megadeth drum sheet music or drum tabs?
It is full drum sheet music – standard drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings. Unlike drum tabs, notation shows the exact rhythm of every note, so you can play the parts exactly as they sound on the record.
Is there a discount for buying several songs?
Yes – buy any 3 songs from the store and the 4th is free. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
Can I get a Megadeth song that is not listed here?
Yes. Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube and it will be transcribed note-for-note for you.