Marsha Zazula, who cofounded Megaforce Records, Metallica and Anthrax's first label, died on Sunday, January 10th, at the age of 68 and both bands have paid tribute to her.
The label was instrumental in launching the career of Metallica. After discovering their demo, they gave the band a record deal and released their first two albums, "Kill Em' All" and "Ride The Lightning", on the small indie label.
Metallica took to social media to pay their respects. They wrote, "Rest In Peace, Marsha. Thank you for everything. Much love to @thejonzazula & the Zazula family."
Anthrax also paid tribute to Marsha. They wrote, "It's with much sadness that we hear of the passing of Marsha Zazula. A true pioneer along with Jonny Z.
"Those two were responsible for changing all our lives. Hard to put into words what a world this might be without their belief and dedication to metal and all of us. Our love to her family."
Metallica's Lar Ulrich shared a longer tribute via social media. He wrote, "Thank you Marsha for making it happen... For supporting us, for encouraging us, for advising us, for sheltering us, for feeding us, and most importantly for cheering us on and along with your husband Jonny, believing in the possibilities of how a gang of misfits and outsiders like ourselves could connect with a larger and likeminded audience..."
Metallica To Make History At Soundstorm Festival
Metallica Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
Metallica Share Detroit Performance Of 'Through The Never'
Metallica Share Live 'King Nothing' Video
Caught In The Act: KISS Farewell at the Allstate Arena
Holiday Gift Guide: Concert Tickets
Everclear - Live at The Whisky a Go Go
Holiday Gift Guide: Rock Reads Edition - AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Grateful Dead, Beatles, More
Yellowjackets Season 2 Official Soundtrack
Motley Crue To Ring In 2024 With Crue Years Eve Concert
Dave Grohl Expands 'Play' to 36 Minutes For First and Only Live Performance Of Epic Track
Tesla Plot Keepin' It Real Tour
The String Cheese Incident Lead CaveJam Festival Lineup
Peter Frampton Announces 2024 North American Dates
Riot (V) Announce New Album With 'High Noon' Lyric Video
Leaves' Eyes Share 'Forged By Fire' Video
Drive-By Truckers' Offshoot Gonzalez Smith Celebrate Debut Album With 'Gelato'