cnn.com reports that Metallica are among musicians donating materials. An auction of items from the genre's biggest names, including Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS and Van Halen, is scheduled for November 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in midtown Manhattan, organizers said Friday.
Online bidding for what's billed as the first metal auction will also occur at www.julienentertainment.com.
More than 100 lots are up for sale, including the original album cover artwork from Metallica's "Master of Puppets," expected to bring up to $7,000 and an electric bass played by late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton ($7,000-$9,000).
Many of the Metallica items, including handwritten lyrics by Burton and drummer Lars Ulrich for songs on their debut album "Kill 'Em All," came from the collection of Megaforce Records founder Jon Zazula.
Zazula helped launch the careers of premier metal bands Metallica and Anthrax by signing them to his label. Original album cover art for Anthrax's "State of Euphoria" album, with an estimate pre-sale price of $3,000-$5,000, was also on the auction block.
More than 100 lots are up for sale, including the original album cover artwork from Metallica's "Master of Puppets," expected to bring up to $7,000 and an electric bass played by late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton ($7,000-$9,000).
