GO BACKSTAGE AT THE UKıs BIGGEST ROCK AND METAL AWARDS - THE GOLDEN GODS

METAL HAMMER ISSUE 181

July 2, 2008, 01:38 PM

Issue 181 of Metal Hammer magazine, the UK defenders of the rock & metal faith, hits the streets on 2 July 2008 and is jam packed with exclusive news, backstage action and official merchandise. Following the carnage of the annual Golden God Awards show, Metal Hammer brings you all the exclusive backstage gossip, revelry and rock nı roll excesses from the heaviest event of the year. Among the stars was Slayerıs iconic axeman Kerry King, who flew in to pick up his very own Golden God award accompanied by his mate, and star of LA Ink, Kat Von D. And that wasnıt all in the legend quota *Testament, GWARıs Oderus Urungus, Max Cavalera and Disturbed were just some of the names that attended Europeıs biggest rock awards. Read about all the winners, the sinners, the losers, the scurrilous rumours and the scandalous gossip from the most debauched party of the year! Plus, go backstage for all the stuff you didnıt see at this yearıs Download Festival, get the lowdown on the new Judas Priest epic Nostradamus and much more.

And if thatıs not enough, Metal Hammer has teamed up with the mighty Iron Maiden to celebrate the bandıs gargantuan Twickenham Stadium extravaganza. Every reader will receive a free, Iron Maiden ŒSomewhere Back In Time World Tour 08ı pin badge. One free with every issue, this collectorıs item is 100% metal, 100% official and 100% exclusive to readers of Metal Hammer magazine.

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