Megaforce Records also released Anthrax's first five studio albums from 1984's 'Fistful of Metal' through to 1990's 'Persistence of Time', and Ace Frehley, Living Colour, Testament, Overkill, Ministry, King's X, Stormtroopers Of Death, Fozzy, Bad Brains and Manowar are just some of the many acts who have been on their roster of the past four decades. The Zazulas founded Megaforce Records in 1982 and they helped launch the career of the then fledgling San Francisco heavy metallers Metallica by releasing their seminal first two studio albums, 'Kill 'Em All' (1983) and 'Ride The Lightning' (1984). Jonny Z's passing came 13 months after the death of his wife and Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula from cancer. He passed away in Florida from complications of the rare neuropathic disorder chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteopenia. Jon Zazula, the co-founder of influential heavy metal imprint Megaforce Records, died aged 69 on Tuesday 1st February 2022. He also worked with Melissa Auf der Maur, Martina Topley-Bird, Creature with the Atom Brain, Moby, Bomb the Bass, Soulsavers, Tinariwen, The Twilight Singers, and Unkle to name a few. One of Lanegan’s most recent collaborations was on a song called ‘Blank Diary Entry’ on Manic Street Preachers’ 2021 album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament.’
He formed The Gutter Twins with Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs in 2003, and he released three collaboration albums with singer Isobel Campbell of indie band Belle and Sebastian. Not constrained by musical genre, Lanegan worked with an eclectic array of artists throughout his distinguished career. It's great to play with, essentially, my best friends."
He said of his relationship with QOTSA in the mid-noughties: "My relationship with these guys is one of the most satisfying that I've had. Lanegan went on to guest appear on the Queens of the Stone Age albums ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’, ‘Era Vulgaris’, and ‘.Like Clockwork.’