Legendary thrash metal band Megadeth are to auction off a selection of tour memorabilia in an online sale at Backstage Auctions on December 1-7.

A selection of ephemera and stage wear are on offer, as are as everything from cabinets and speakers to set lists.

Singer Dave Mustaine playing his signature Angel of Deth guitar

Of particular note are the signature guitars created for singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine, which are being made available to fans for the first time.

Backstage Auctions founder and CEO Jacques Van Grool commented: "The selection of guitars in this auction is what Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH fans could have only hoped for and dreamed of.

"Dave has been very generous with the instruments that he has decided to make available to the fans and collectors.

"He wants to make sure that his personal items end up with his fans, who will treasure them as he has."

Megadeth formed in 1983, after Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica. They went on to become one of the biggest metal bands on the planet, selling millions of albums.  

Today they remain popular, regularly selling out major venues and topping the bill at festivals around the world.

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