Download Festival and Heavy Metal Truants launch Download 20 auction

Featuring items from Whitesnake, Iron Maiden, Metallica and more

Signed Slipknot guitar
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 30th Jun 2023

Download Festival and hard rocking charity fundraisers the Heavy Metal Truants have launched their Download 20 auction.

Rock heavyweights including Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Queen, Metallica, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have all gifted rare and priceless items of memorabilia to the sale.

Currently leading the bids at over £6,000 is a rare Washburn DS 333 Dime Slime guitar signed by late Pantera legends Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.

Damageplan guitar

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson has donated a signed copy of his autobiography, Slipknot have pledged a signed guitar, and there’s a 1974 Yamaha FG-160 guitar used by David Coverdale to write songs with Deep Purple and Whitesnake.

Elsewhere, Iron Maiden have donated an original stage prop lantern from ‘Fear Of The Dark’ in a display case, there’s a signed Ozzy Osbourne photo and T-shirt, Metallica have pledged an ultimate Metallica M72 tour kit, and you can bid on two VIP tickets to see Queen + Adam Lambert in North America with flights included!

As if that wasn’t enough, Download Festival head honcho Andy Copping has donated one of his original cowboy hats plus two tickets to Download 2024.

You can see all the items and place bids RIGHT HERE

Visit the Download 20 auction

The Download 20 auction will remain online for a week before closing at midnight on Thursday 6th July 2023.

Winners of each respective auction item will be notified the following week, and all proceeds will go directly to the Heavy Metal Truants’ four chosen charities: Teenage Cancer Trust, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, Childline, and Save The Children.

“If you’re after hand-written lyrics or a guitar that’s responsible for some of the greatest songs of our age, then this auction is for you!” says HMT co-founder Alexander Milas.

The Download 20 Auction

“The incredible generosity the rock and metal community has shown is really astonishing, and I can’t wait to see what these remarkable museum-quality items bring for our wonderful chosen charities.”

The Heavy Metal Truants were co-founded by Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood and ex-Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas in 2013. Now in their eleventh year, they have so far raised £1.2 million via their annual 150-mile cycle ride from London to Donington Park, the home of Download festival, as well as a host of events, auctions and raffles in addition to virtual challenges which allow walkers, runners, and cyclists to participate no matter where they are in the world.

“The Heavy Metal Truants is a great way for the rock and metal community to come together and help disadvantaged children,” says Smallwood. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan, if you’re in the industry or in a band: you can make a difference by helping to improve the lives of kids and young people by joining us or supporting these activities, and that counts for a lot!”

Metallica and more storm Download Festival 2023:

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Polaris

Polaris play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Rituals

Rituals play The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Fever 333

Fever 333 play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Stray From The Path

Stray From The Path play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Stray From The Path

Stray From The Path play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Stray From The Path

Stray From The Path play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Download Festival 2023

The crowd on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Download Festival 2023

The crowd on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Download Festival 2023

The crowd on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Download Festival 2023

The crowd on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Carcass

Carcass play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Clutch

Clutch play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Clutch

Clutch play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Clutch

Clutch play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Clutch

Clutch play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Clutch

Clutch play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Motionless in White

Motionless In White play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Simple Plan

Simple Plan play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Placebo

Placebo headline the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Metallica

Metallica headline the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace play the Opus Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

Disturbed

Disturbed play the Apex Stage on Saturday at Download Festival 2023

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