JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69

02 February 2022
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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.
Source: blabbermouth.net