[1] His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of Metallica.
After hearing the demo tape No Life 'Til Leather, he founded the label Megaforce Records with $180 and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work.
Zazula released Metallica's debut album Kill 'Em All and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.
[2] After the success of Kill 'Em All, Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including Disco Biscuits, Warren Haynes, Testament, Tad, Overkill, Frehley's Comet, King's X, Fozzy, Ministry,[2] and Anthrax.
[2] He died at his home in Clermont on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, COPD, and osteopenia.