Analysis of Kerrang magazine

Front Cover Analysis of Kerrang!

The front cover of kerrang! Has many things going which might indicate that this magazine is about rock because the style of rock music is loud and all over the place. The masthead of the magazine is in bright yellow and is large and in capitals. This catches the reader’s attention straight away also linking it with the rock-pop style of music. There is a three colour scheme consisting of red, yellow, and blue. These colours are energetic vibrant colours that again attract the audience’s attention. The cover star is Gerard way. He is wearing a blue suit which he is wearing in a scruffy way. This goes well with the magazine because firstly the blue matches the three colour scheme and its links with the pop genre of the magazine. There are many cover lines of various artists, this gives the reader an opportunity to briefly view what the content of the magazine will have, therefore saving time. The heading of the magazine is towards the right making more space for the cover star it states “The music that saved Gerard Way’s Life”. This gives an audience an interesting read as it will potentially talk about a celebrity’s life.

Contents Analysis of Kerrang!

  

The title of the contents page is simply contents with an edgy font again linking it to rock. Below it, it says “learn to fly” and in brackets “through the mag”. This is a joke to try to enlighten the reader and putting them in a good mood to read through whole magazine. The whole contents page is separated into three columns making it easier for the reader’s eye. The contents page of Kerrang is divided into many sections. This makes it clearer for the read to choose which sections they want to read first saving time. The sections are separated into news, feedback, features, shots, lives, albums, gig guide and ultimate rock star test. The three colour scheme is similar to the front cover but in this one it is red, yellow and black. The page numbers are red allowing it to be simple for the reader to locate each page. There are also images of standout artists which are featured in the magazine including the foo fighters. The images are of medium close up shots. Additionally the contents page has an editor’s letter giving an overview of the whole magazine and towards the left it has a positive section where it shows some of the audience that helped contribute towards this magazine.

Double Page Spread of Kerrang!

The double page spread that I looked at is a coalition of two bands: all time low and you me at six. 

 The main title is in bold and yellow making it stand out and look exciting. Underneath title there is a summary of the article so the reader can get an insight if the reader does not have time to read the whole article. The three page colour scheme is still there yellow, black and red. The article is separated into three columns again making it easier for the reader to read. The main image is on the left which show two band members from the two different groups showing a rock symbol with their fingers and sticking their tongue out. The clothes they are wearing are all black symbolizing rock and contrasting with the light lighting and background. This associates with the rock genre. There is a pull quote in the article in black font and in caps: “ALL TIME LOW ARE HILARIOUS, WHEREAS I’M A MISERABLE ENGLISH BASTARD” this was said by Josh Franceschi. This name is in a jittery font and in red and white similar to the masthead of the cover. The contents of the article is mainly informal and consist of colloquial language similar to the large pull quote.This shows that the target audience are young adults and teens as they are familiar with that language