Julien's Auctions has announced the details of its highly anticipated 'Music Icons' sale, a touring exhibition celebrating the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorating the 50th anniversary of KISS in London.

The auction features an extraordinary collection of instruments played by rock legends, including Ace Frehley's historic Gibson Les Paul from the 1975-76 tour with KISS.

This iconic guitar is expected to fetch between $400,000 and $600,000.

Other notable items include Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1959 Fender Stratocaster and Kirk Hammett's 1980 Ibanez Destroyer.

The two-day auction will be held live from Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York City on May 29-30.,The highlights of the collection are now available to view at juliensauctions.com, and bidding opens April 27 with over 800 items up for sale.

Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien's Auctions, noted that interest in music memorabilia has reached unprecedented levels, driven by collectors who appreciate both the cultural significance of these instruments and the legacy of the artists behind them.,The traveling 'Music Icons' experience includes an extraordinary collection of some of the most powerful and influential guitars ever to hit the auction stage.

The exhibition unveiled today at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus will remain on view through April 13 before traveling to Japan, where it will be displayed on April 27.

Additional items will make a stop on May 13 at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square, remaining open to the public until the live auction takes place.,Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction or online before the sale at Julien's Auctions.