JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69
02 February 2022
Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula has died at the age of 69. He passed away yesterday (Tuesday, February 1) in Florida surrounded by his family.
Jonny died of complications of the rare neuropathic disorder chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteopenia, the family said.
Jon's wife Marsha, with whom he founded Megaforce, passed away of cancer in January of last year.
Megaforce is widely credited for launching the career of METALLICA by releasing the band's first two albums, 1983's "Kill 'Em All" and 1984's "Ride The Lightning", before METALLICA landed a major label deal with Elektra.
Megaforce's roster has also included such artists as ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, Ace Frehley, MINISTRY, KING'S X, STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH and RAVEN.
Megaforce's roster has also included such artists as ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, Ace Frehley, MINISTRY, KING'S X, STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH and RAVEN.
Source: blabbermouth.net
News
- MONY PANCHEV's ROCKENROLL radio show is today - kicks off at 4 pm
- Watch: Thousands Of Fake GIBSON Guitars Seized By Customs Enforcement
- Watch JINJER's 'Green Serpent' Video
- ALEX BOYADJIEV's PANIC ATTACK SHOW is TODAY - kicks off at 4 PM
- THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Stream New Single 'Who Goes There'
advertising
Tangra Top 40
- 1
The Emptiness Machine
LINKIN PARK - 2A Fragile Thing
THE CURE - 3New Waters
ODD CREW - 4100 зъба
ONE DAY LESS - 5Make It Right
OFFSPRING
advertising
