The colour scheme for Kerrang magazine is a combination of black, white, yellow and red. These are effective looking colours to use because they contrast with each other. The masthead is made to look as though it has been cracked or shattered as though music has been played too loud. This is also shown with a tagline of "Life is loud".
The band Lostprophets is the main image on the front cover. Ian Watkins is in the foreground which shows he is the lead singer of the band and also suggests he is the most important. "LostProphets" is in a banner across the image with a quote from their interview. This is used to capture the reader's attention and makes the want to read the article inside.
In addition on the front cover is a strapline advertising free posters. The word "free" is in a slightly bigger red font than the rest of the white caption. This attracts the reader's attention and suggests value for money. This is also used with the word "plus" and the constant repetition of a plus sign. Many of the features mentioned end in an exclamation mark suggesting excitement.
The whole style of the magazine cover is busy and energetic looking. It is slightly messy looking however this gives the impression that the magazine is full of features. The cover is layered with images of bands which are considered as cool and popular to the target audience. This suggests that the selected audience are teenagers interested in music. Kerrang's layout shows that it has been designed for its loyal customers rather than attracting new ones. The magazine is out weekly and is sold at a price of £2.10.
The band Lostprophets is the main image on the front cover. Ian Watkins is in the foreground which shows he is the lead singer of the band and also suggests he is the most important. "LostProphets" is in a banner across the image with a quote from their interview. This is used to capture the reader's attention and makes the want to read the article inside.
In addition on the front cover is a strapline advertising free posters. The word "free" is in a slightly bigger red font than the rest of the white caption. This attracts the reader's attention and suggests value for money. This is also used with the word "plus" and the constant repetition of a plus sign. Many of the features mentioned end in an exclamation mark suggesting excitement.
The whole style of the magazine cover is busy and energetic looking. It is slightly messy looking however this gives the impression that the magazine is full of features. The cover is layered with images of bands which are considered as cool and popular to the target audience. This suggests that the selected audience are teenagers interested in music. Kerrang's layout shows that it has been designed for its loyal customers rather than attracting new ones. The magazine is out weekly and is sold at a price of £2.10.
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