Megaforce Records - Co-Founder Passed Away
Marsha Zazula, the woman who co-founded Megaforce Records with her husband Johnny Zazula, has passed away the age of 68. The Zazulas co-founded Megaforce label in 1983 and released Metallica's debut album, Kill 'Em All, that same year. The couple are also credited with launching the careers of such bands as Anthrax, Overkill and Exciter among several other thrash icons.
Statement from Megaforce Records: "The world of music owes a debt of gratitude to Marsha Zazula, who along with her husband Jon gave birth to some of the most musically significant artists. Marsha was one of a kind and taught the world to be fiercely independent. Megaforce and our artists will never forget her. In our hearts she will always be a guiding force. R.I.P."
Statement from Megaforce Records: "The world of music owes a debt of gratitude to Marsha Zazula, who along with her husband Jon gave birth to some of the most musically significant artists. Marsha was one of a kind and taught the world to be fiercely independent. Megaforce and our artists will never forget her. In our hearts she will always be a guiding force. R.I.P."
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| omne metallum Posts: 473 From: UK  |
R.I.P. one of the most influential labels in metal and gave a start to so many good bands
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60949 From: Sweden  |
This is roots if metal. Now Nuclear Blast and Napalm caries over, but whit out this metal well maybe would not be here
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