Textual analysis of websites of the Metal Genre.

1. Textual Analysis of
Websites
of the Metal Genre

2. On the website fans
can make an account
and login to access
exclusive
information about
the band and
includes perks such
as newsletters which
reveal tour dates
earlier and access to
pre sales for the
tickets. This
encourages fans to
join.
Over here there are quick links to the band’s
social media pages such as that on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram etc. which allow fans to
follow them over the social media as well to
stay up to date.
At the top of the page there is
the recognizable logo of the
band.
Over here there
are quick links
to navigate to
the content of
the website
such as Home,
News, Gallery
etc.
Over here is the
‘Latest News’
section which has
updated news
about the bands
tour dates and
ticket releases
along with articles
about the band
published by
mainstream music
organizations.
This main area
changes and
shows the biggest
news surrounding
the band such as
album releases
and Tours like the
one it is currently
showing.
This main area is a link to presales of
tickets which are only available to the
members of the iron maiden fanclub
which people sign up for when they
make an account on the website.
There is also a
search bar to find
exactly what you
want on the
website.

3. Black Sabbath’s website has two pages.
The First one is this which is the
entrance page of the website.
At the top of the page
you will find the
band’s original logo.
In a white font the band
announces their tour
and underneath it is a
video of the
announcement.
Over here there is a learn more
button which is a direct link to the
website’s News section.
And here is the link to the
main page of the website.

4. The website of Black Sabbath is very unique
and different from other band’s websites
that I have researched. This is mainly
because this website has much more
animation and the links are not in front of
you.
In the top left corner is the band’s logo and on
its right are some of the links to navigate
around the website such as News, Shop etc.
The background of the website are old pictures of the
band itself from various photo shoots to performing at
concerts and all are in black and white.

5. Some of the pictures are on the front and when
you bring your cursor on them they turned colored
and spread out to show a link to navigate to the
website such as this shows a link to the events
section.

6. At the top of the website you can log in to the
website. Fans can have an account on the website
where they can access exclusive content such as
newsletters with the tour dates or ticket sales
which are only available to the members.
There is a help
button as well
to help users
navigate
around the
website.
This main area has a
background picture
of the movie which
was released in 2013
featured around the
band Metallica.
Here are quick
links to content
on the website
such as News,
Tour, Media,
Store etc.
Over here is the
News section
where you can find
latest news about
the band from the
team of the band
itself and articles
from mainstream
music
organizations.
Over here there are
quick links to the
band’s social media
pages such as that
on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram
etc. which allow fans
to follow them over
the social media as
well to stay up to
date.
Over here is information and quick links to the
Metallica fan club and to the Metallica Store
which offers merchandise and albums etc.