Metallica have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Jon Zazula, the man who launched Megaforce Records alongside his late wife Marsha. The couple formed the label in 1982 so they could sign Metallica and release their first two albums, “Kill ‘Em All” and “Ride The Lightning.“ The band said the following:…
Jon Zazula, the man that co-founded Megaforce Records in 1983 and signed Metallica, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. According to Variety, he died in Florida surrounded by his family and friends. Zazula’s daughter Rikki issued the following statement: “💔 The world lost a true legend today… Our Dad lived a life…
Metallica’s James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich have paid tribute to Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula, who recently passed away at the age of 68. Marsha and her husband Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula co-founded Megaforce in 1982 and they were credited with helping Metallica launch their career. Hetfield said the following: “Marsha Z is the Metal…
Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula has sadly passed away at the age of 68. Marsha and her husband Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula co-founded Megaforce in 1982 and they were credited with helping Metallica launch their career. They also released albums from Anthrax, Testament, and more. Jon told Billboard the following: “No man can ask for…
Jonathan Zazula, the man that co-founded Megaforce Records in 1983 and signed Metallica, has announced that will be releasing his memoir, “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula,” on October 29. Signed copies of the book can be pre-ordered HERE. Pre-orders for the ebook version, which will be available…
The Hall Of Heavy Metal History’s 2019 Metal Hall Of Fame gala is set to take place on January 23 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event will be hosted by Eddie Trunk, and tickets can be purchased HERE. Next year’s inductees include: Jon and Marsha Zazula (founders, Megaforce Records), Lita Ford…
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