For those who have the dough (and there are many who do), this is probably one of the coolest heavy metal equipment collectibles to be up for auction in some time: three different Queensrÿche drum kits used by drummer Scott Rockenfield. And the one really standing out is the Operation: Mindcrime drum set (at left). Here are all three up for auction at Backstage Auctions’ Rock Gods and Metal Monsters Auction from April 21 – 29th, 2012:

Drum Set Descriptions:
Queensrÿche
SCOTT ROCKENFIELD 2007 OPERATION MINDCRIME’ DRUM KIT
Starting Bid: $3995.00
‘Operation: Mindcrime’ is arguably Queensryche’s signature album from their already impressive discography. This platinum status rock opera concept album from 1988 can often been found in any random ‘Top 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time’ – and deservedly so!

Featured here is a brand new, limited edition full and complete kit, which is an exact reproduction of the original tour kit, as designed and built by Scott himself and used for the 2007 ‘Operation Mindcrime’ world tour.

The drum kit is made of 100% all maple drum shells and includes;

- Two 20 x 22 inch kick drums with custom drum heads
- Four rack toms (respectively 8, 10, 12 and 13 inches)
- 16 inch floor tom
- Snare drum (5 1/2 x 14 inches)

The fun however doesn’t stop with just the kit, which Scott is willing to sign and personalize for you at request. Also added is a pair of signature drum sticks and an autographed 8 x 10 inch photo.

For domestic and overseas shipping, please contact Backstage Auctions for a quote. The kit does not include the cymbals, microphone stands, microphones or drum riser as shown in the photos.

Queensrÿche
SCOTT ROCKENFIELD 2008 FAMOUS “CHAIN” DRUM KIT
Starting Bid: $7995.00
You have to go back all the way to the 1980s to first see Scott Rockenfield using his famous and trademark “chain” drum kit. At the time this was a revolutionary design but it eventually became Scott’s true signature kit, admired and desired by fans and drum aficionados around the world. And as they say “back by popular demand”, Scott re-introduced his updated and improved version of the “chain” kit on the 2008 Queensryche world tour.

Featured here is a brand new, limited edition full and complete “chain” kit, which is an exact reproduction of the original tour kit, as designed and built by Scott himself.

The drum kit is made of 100% all maple drum shells and includes;

- Two 20 x 22 inch kick drums with custom drum heads
- Four rack toms (respectively 8, 10, 12 and 13 inches)
- 16 inch floor tom
- Snare drum (5 1/2 x 14 inches)
- Pearl and Gibraltar racks
- Custom “Chain” cymbal arms (fully adjustable)

The fun however doesn’t stop with just the kit, which Scott is willing to sign and personalize for you at request. Also added is a pair of signature drum sticks and an autographed 8 x 10 inch photo.

For domestic and overseas shipping, please contact Backstage Auctions for a quote. The kit does not include the cymbals, microphone stands, microphones or drum riser as shown in the photos.

Queensrÿche
SCOTT ROCKENFIELD 2009 TOUR DRUM KIT
Starting Bid: $3195.00
Featured here is a brand new, limited edition 9-piece Queensryche drum kit, exclusively designed and built by Scott Rockenfield. The kit is made from 100% all maple drum shells and is exactly the same kit as used by Scott during the Queensryche “American Soldier” world tour in 2009. Included are;

- Two 20 x 22 inch kick drums with custom drum heads
- Five rack toms (respectively 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14 inches with suspension mounts)
- 16 inch floor tom
- One snare drum (5 1/2 x 14 inches)

The fun however doesn’t stop with just the kit, which Scott is willing to sign and personalize for you at request. Also added is a pair of signature drum sticks and an autographed 8 x 10 inch photo.

For domestic and overseas shipping, please contact Backstage Auctions for a quote. The kit does not include the cymbals, microphone stands, microphones or drum riser as shown in the photos.

This current Rock Gods and Metal Monsters Auction has many other heavy metal collectibles, ranging from obscure vinyl to autographed items. It’s pretty overwhelming, to say the least. Check it out. And register at Backstage Auctions by clicking here.