Front page, contents page and DPS for 'KERRANG'

• Skyline- "nirvana: massive tribute inside" 
• Masthead- "Kerrang" Largest font size. Usually behind the picture. 
• Main cover line- "tonight alive" second largest font size to attract the audience
• Picture- medium close up, looking straight at the audience. use of props (firework) 
• Barcode on the right side, along with the price.
• colours- yellow, red and black. Quite normal for the genre of the magazine.  (Rock)
• the language used on the front page is captivating in order to lure in their audience
• The genre is represented in the colours used and the font, the font is big and bold.
• the use of mast heads, teasers and cover lines are very conventional for a rock magazine

• List of what is in the magazine.
• Is in numerical order (page number)
• Contents is arranged in categories (e.g.. Feedback, news and features)
• Colour scheme- White and black, does not reflect the front page, but it still reflects the genre of rock as the black symbolises darkness.
• the language used is quite formal, easy to understand and is structured in columns which makes it easy to follow.
• Images reflect the genre of music and has the same picture as n the front cover this means that the story is quite important in the issue of the magazine. the lighting is clear and doesn't really reflect the genre as rock is normally seen as quite dark and edgy
• Has a column with a letter from the editor with his opinions and reflections of the magazine.
• Has the issue number and cover date but no Logo which means that the magazine is quite well known so they don't need to show their logo on every page.

 

• Feature article links the main cover line.
• Runs over 2 pages
• Page layout- written in columns
• Structure- Has an introduction and conclusion
• Has 3 drop caps "H, Y and I"
• Has a pull quote t draw the audience in. "I hated the way I looked and felt"
• Pictures reflect type of genre. the shot is quite close up and reflects the genre of music, as it very loud and rough. the article is about one of the biggest rock bands which means that they are used a lot in these rock magazines as they are very well known
•  Colour scheme consistent to the front page this mirrors the genre of the music. red, yellow and white work very well together. also the red could signify blood or danger.
• Fonts consistent throughout the page which make sit easier to read and understand, also makes the reader carry on reading.