Jon Zazula

The man who made it all happen, Jonny Z, tells Loudwire how it all happened.

The band practiced at the house in the '80s.

The setlist centered on their Megaforce Records era.

Remember all the rock and metal musicians and icons who died this year.

On Sunday, Nov. 6, Metallica stormed the stage at Hard Rock Live, a 7,000-seat theater in Hollywood, Fla., for an absolutely unforgettable night.

Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and more have paid tribute to the influential Marsha Zazula.

And an exclusive audio clip of the story behind it all.