Cliff Burton’s Legacy Comes to Life in New Immersive 3D Museum
High-end collectibles company KnuckleBonz has announced a new collaboration with the Cliff Burton Estate to offer a unique experience this summer. They’ll be adding the Cliff Burton Museum to the KnuckleBonz360 Backstage Experience, an immersive 3D digital platform. The unique digital world gives fans a chance to explore Burton’s story from his “Bay Area roots to the imagery of live performances that shaped generations of metal musicians and fans, presented with the care his legacy deserves,” KnuckleBonz explains.
Users create an avatar to walk through a digital museum, where they’ll also be able to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and more.
“Cliff Burton redefined the role of the bass guitar in thrash, and his influence is stronger than ever. Building the Cliff Burton Museum inside KnuckleBonz360 is our way to pay tribute to the brilliance of Cliff, and to give fans everywhere a place where his legacy lives on 24/7, 365 days a year,” says Tony Simerman, CEO and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc.
“Cliff’s music and spirit continue to inspire fans around the world, and our family is proud to celebrate his legacy in this way. Working with KnuckleBonz to bring Cliff’s story to life inside the Cliff Burton Museum means so much to us, and we know fans everywhere will feel his presence in this space,” says the Cliff Burton Family Estate.
Check out this preview of the KunckleBonz360 Cliff Burton 3D Immersive Museum Experience:
If the physical realm is more of your thing, KnuckleBonz has also unveiled the Cliff Burton III Rock Iconz statue. The handcrafted piece is limited to 3,000 pieces.
“This is a fine-arts process where each statue is hand-cast, painted and numbered,” the company states. “These statues are created in 1/9 scale. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticity on the base of the statue.”
The KnuckleBonz360 Cliff Burton 3D Immersive Museum will be launching this summer. The limited edition statue is open to pre-order for $184 and will ship in early 2027. For more info, visit the KnuckleBonz website.
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