Battle Of The Boy Bands

(CBS)  The Backstreet Boys are hitting stores with a brand new album, Black and Blue that they hope will shatter the record-breaking sales of 'NSYNC's No Strings Attached, reports VH1's Rebecca Rankin.

Millennium, the Backstreet Boys' last album, sold over a million copies in its first week. That was an all time record, until 'NSync's No Strings Attached sold a staggering 2.4 million copies in its debut week last March.

The Backstreet Boys began plotting a rematch.

To promote the release of this CD, the Backstreet Boys have spent the weekend traveling around the world on a 100-hour, 26,000 mile trek with stops on six continents. Before they left on their global tour, they talked with CBS News Entertainment Correspondent Mark McEwen.

With 55 million albums already under their belt, and screaming fans around the world, you can bet Black and Blue is going to be big.

Group member A.J. McLean says the guys have never been tighter.

"I think probably because we went through a point in our career where we had no management, we had no guidance, we had nobody really pushing us along except each other. And we kind of grouped up and made it through the tough times. And I can sincerely say, we are the tightest we have ever been."

Two of the Backstreet Boys are now married. Kevin Richardson, one of the married guys, explains why he tied the knot.

"I've know this woman for nine years now. And she's put up with a lot, you know. We've been dating on and off throughout this whole traveling all over the world and not seeing each other for four or five months at a time. And she knew me before any of this," says Richardson. "And I was through playing the field. I was ready to make that commitment. And she had the patience to stick with me."

Brian Littrell, the other married Backstreet Boy, was happy that his recent wedding didn't turn into a media frenzy.

"It was pretty cool. The following morning, on the Sunday paper in Atlanta, it said 'Atlanta's best kept secret.'"

"We wanted to keep it as quiet as possible," said Littrell. "Have all our friends there and all of our family. And the fans have been nothing but supportive since then."

When asked if they ever get tired of the bodyguards and fans screaming, group member Nick Carter said no.

"Honestly, it doesn't get crazy. I mean...we take a little bit of time off in between our albums and stuff like that, you know? We look forward to getting back to it again," he said. "We like the turnout that we have and everything. I think we just love the attention and it's, a great feeling, you know, that people are still supporting you even though you, even though you are away for a while."

A.J. said the coolest thing about being in this group is that in a way, "We're all brothers."

"Just to be a part of it is just, you know, an honor," said Carter.