Analysis of magazine front coversCover 2, KERRANG.December 10th 2005.

Masthead-”KERRANG” clearly stands out at the top of the page- it takes up almost a fifth of the page and uses a dramatic font style

Background- the background of this picture is in like an urban environment, this links to not only the type of music but the artist as well.

Left Third- tends to be left free for key content and sell lines

Header- summarises the main bands that will feature in the magazine. As the genre of the magazine is associated with rock these are rock bands that would be familiar to the target audience of rock fans

Main Image- is a mid-shot of the lead singer of the Foo fighters. He is looking straight at the camera with his head slightly tilted and he is looking moody and arrogant

Main Sell line- anchors the main image so that anyone can see who the man is. Also the font is big and bold with drop shadow so it really stands out

Barcode/date They are all essential elements on magazine if they are to sell copies It tends to be put towards the bottom right of the page

Footer-at the bottom of the page just lists other Rock bands that will feature in the magazine.

TARGET AUDIENCE OF THIS MAGAZINE

Target audience Profile. Musical interests/favourite artists etc.

KERRANG tends to be tailored towards the Rock genre of music.

Gender

Both Male&Female.

Age

Between Ages of 16-25.

Social class (how much money do they have available?

It is tailored towards working class and people who like music.

How much does magazine cost?

The magazine normally costs around £1.99 it is this much because it normally contains a lot of content in the magazine.

METHODS USED TO ATTRACT THIS TARGET AUDIENCE ARE:

The methods that are used in this magazine are the use of the Masthead it is white font used on a black background to make it stand out.

The picture is also important as the character is in a red top which catches the attention of the audience as it is a contrast to everything else that is in the magazine cover.