The magazine cover features the band Bring Me The Horizon with a serious expression, representing their attitude. All band members are dressed in suits, possibly suggesting sophistication. The magazine's masthead uses a black and white color scheme, reflecting the rock theme of Kerrang. Additional pictures showcase other bands to attract audiences interested in those artists. Brightly colored boxes highlight other featured content to grab readers' attention against the dark background.

1. Analyse of a music magazine
Main image ‘Bring me the horizon’. Every band
member is shown looking towards the audience this is
called direct address. This shows the attitude of the
band as they aren't smiling. All members are in suits
which could represent sophistication. Masthead is unique to Kerrang. Black
and white appears to be kerrangs main
colour scheme for their masthead.
This colour scheme almost shows the
rock theme of Kerrang.
Main headline in white to
stand against the dark
background. Shows
audience which band the
article is about.
Pictures to show the audience
what other bands will be
appearing in the magazine.
Could attract audience as they
Bright colours to stand against the might see a band that they really
dark backgrounds, used to show enjoy.
audience who else is in the magazine.
Bar code on every magazine. Shows the
Plus bar also shows who else will be in price of magazine and the issue date and
the magazine, attracts more audience. number. Is on the front as kerrang
usually has an advert on the back.