The Metallica frontman wrote, “Marsha Z is the Metal Matriarch of the East Coast. She was our mother when I had none. She made great sacrifices for Metallica to grow. Thank you, Marsha. Love and positive energy to the Zazula family.”

James Hetfield’s mother, Cynthia, passed away when he was in the 11th grade due to cаncer. She chose not to undergo treatment for the cаncer due to her religious beliefs.