Kerrang front cover analysis

                              Kerrang front cover analysis

The masthead contrasts well against the blue background but it is blocked out a lot by the cover stars on the front which means that Kerrang believes in its notoriety and that readers may still be able to find and notice it straight away. The cover image is flashy and showy which it makes it very easy to spot and draws a lot of attention towards itself. It has a lot of stars on the front; who will be in the countdown of 51 greatest pop-punk albums ever, everyone seems to be emerging from an explosion that has launched them into the air. Due to the range of colours on the front there is no indication of a 3 colour scheme or any visible cover lines other than the one about the 51 greatest pop-punk albums ever and an interview about a bands emotional comeback, a completion and posters that are available inside the magazine. The barcode is at the bottom right corner and there is a header at the top which looks like it has ripped the top of the magazine off which advertises an exclusive interviews with big metal bands Iron Maiden and Parkway Drive. This style of presentation would appeal to a younger audience along with the way the title Kerrang which is an onomatopoeia of a power chord being struck on an electric guitar. Kerrang do have a skyline which they placed at the bottom of the front cover in a yellow box so that it would be easy for people to spot. On the barcode is the price in pounds and Australian dollar along with the website name and issue number.