ANALYSING FRONT COVER - KERRANG!

This magazine cover would be aimed at a 'mass market' audience. A lot of people would be interested in this magazine. However, some people may argue that its for a 'niche' audience. This would be because not everyone will like 'rock' music. This front cover is extremely effective. The masthead at the top of the cover shows the reader exactly what the magazine will mainly be about 'ROCK.' The dark colours of the magazine (representing possibly death, hardcore music) contrasts with the pink main head line 'GUNS N' ROSES' informing the reader what the magazine is mainly about. The main picture gives off a connotation of being 'cool.' Enticing the audience to read the magazine. The puff 'free CD' convinces the audience to buy the magazine, it illustrates to the reader that you get more than you bargained for in the magazine! The way its in a bright yellow box makes it stand out from the rest of the magazine, making the reader take notice. The barcode and date and price of the magazine is on the cover, showing the reader that its up to date with all the latest news and gossip from the 'rock world' also showing the price, this is very important. People would not want to pay a dear price. The main rock bands 'thin lizzy' 'the clash' 'def lepard' are in bold, and is also in capital letters. Showing the person interested again, what the magazine has to offer. As this magazine is based around 'rock' you would not have big pink writing, pictures of different genres of music. It just wouldnt fit in. This magazine totally fits in with the stereotypical 'rock' genre.