Backstage Auctions is presenting their annual Rock Gods Andd Metal Monsters Auction. The online event, which is scheduled to go live this month, features amazing pieces of rock history direct from the personal collections of artists, producers, managers and record industry professionals including

"Our annual hard rock and heavy metal auction has really become our most popular auction event we host and this year we are super excited about so many rare but highly personal items from both musicians and industry executives," explains Backstage Auctions founder Jacques van Gool.

There is definitely a wide range of collectibles featured in the auction including guitars, drum heads, amps, pedals, gear and accessories, artist stage worn apparel, RIAA Gold and Platinum records awards, recordings, incredible vinyl collections, original artwork, rare concert posters, vintage t-shirts, historical ephemera, photos and negatives with "money shots", picks and sticks and the list goes on.

Spanning several decades of rock history, the items up for auction are definitely iconic pieces that collectors and fans will go nuts over. "It's not every day that you get a bass guitar from the legendary David Ellefson, but to get two that were used on the Big 4 tour, well that's every fan or collector's dream," says van Gool.

One band that is sure to steal a huge chunk of the spotlight is KISS, with consignments of rare (and some never before seen) pieces of Kiss history - all coming directly from former Aucoin Management employees and family members. "Each year we think that we have hit the peak of rare Kiss memorabilia, but once again we have managed to find a new summit," says van Gool. Among the items is PETER CRISS' complete 1973 drum kit that started it.

The Rock God and Metal Monsters Auction will include over 1,000 rare pieces of rare hard rock and heavy metal memorabilia featuring ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, KISS, BLACK SABBATH, DEF LEPPARD, VAN HALEN, PANTERA, MOTLEY CRUE, THE CULT, HELMET, NICKELBACK, OVERKILL, OZZY, WHITE ZOMBIE and more.

Of course giving fans and collectors direct access to authentic and rare pieces of rock history is always what the goal when we build our auction events, and this year’s Rock Gods And Metal Auction is no exception. The Rock Gods And Metal Monsters Auction is a not-to-miss opportunity for fans and collectors around the world to own an authentic piece of one of the most significant genres of music history. For more information and to get your VIP All Access Pass for the event BackstageAuctions.com.

The online auction starts March 30th and will run through April 6th.