Kerrang cover analysis 2

The first thing you see on the cover of this magazine is the image of the band. The photo is a medium close up and the banner with the bands name, "YOU ME AT SIX", is overlaying it. This banner has upper case text so it stands out. The yellow and white colours over the top of the dark clothes on the image will attract the reader. The masthead of the magazine is the "KERRANG" logo with a smashed glass effect. This could show the magazine as aggressive.

Underneath the main image and banner there are images and banners of other bands. These are easy to see even though they are small because the background colour of the text contrasts the text. The pictures are medium close ups again and all of the pictures are from the same angle, therefor none of them overrule the main image. At the top and at the bottom of the magazine, in traditional Kerrang style, the other bands features in the magazine are listed. The background of the text also contrasts the text so that the consumer can see this, which could make them buy the magazine.

"FREE POSTER SPECIAL" is emphasised by the red text on free. This will attract a reader as everyone likes to get free items. There is a white background at the top of the magazine to make the feature band stand out. Overall the colours on the magazine are dark as this links with rock/metal.