Time again, for Backstage Auctions’ Rock Gods and Metal Monsters Auction. The cool thing about this type of rock auction is that these are items that are from the personal collections of well-known musicians. More specifically, well-known hard rock and heavy metal musicians:
* Scott Ian (Anthrax, M.O.D./S.O.D., Pearl, The Damned Things)
* Charlie Benante (Anthrax, M.O.D./S.O.D.)
* Frank Bello (Anthrax)
* David Ellefson (Megadeth)
* John Tempesta (The Cult, Exodus, Testament, White Zombie, Helmet)
* Page Hamilton (Helmet)
* Robert Garven (Cirith Ungol)
* Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)
* Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Adrenaline Mob, Transatlantic, Flying Colors )
* David Silveria (Korn, L.A.P.D.)
* Sean Yseult (White Zombie, Star & Dagger)
* Joe Comeau (Overkill, Annihilator, Liege Lord).
Musician Worn Apparel: Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante’s leather jacket from the “Spreading the Disease” photo session.
There are also items from music industry insiders (managers, producers, record label executives, journalists, photographers, music industry businesses, etc.).
With over 40 different consignors, the auction will showcase hundreds of rare collectibles featuring Anthrax, KISS, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Pantera, Megadeth, White Zombie, The Cult, Helmet, Cirith Ungol, Dream Theater, Korn, Overkill, Ozzy, Mudvayne, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Dio, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters, Guns n’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Motorhead, Slayer, Van Halen….to name only “a few.”
As Backstage Auctions puts it: “Whether you’re in the market for a David Ellefson bass guitar (photo above), Big 4 Tour used Charlie Benante drum heads, a Steven Tyler 1970s era jacket, a notable Mick Mars guitar or Peter Criss’ original 1973 – 1974 Kiss tour used drum kit, we have a little bit of everything. This year’s auction has it all, including artist signed items, guitars, drums, artist worn stage apparel… did we mention guitars…rare photos, original art work, promotional and concert posters, RIAA record awards, backstage passes and artist tour laminates, promotional merchandise, picks and sticks, super rare ephemera, tour books and SO much more.”
Bidding Opens: Sunday, March 30th at 2:00 pm EST (New York City – Time)
Auction Closes: Sunday, April 6th – close process begins at 2:00 pm EST (not a hard close) (NYC – Time)
For more information and auction rules, go to www.backstageauctions.com
