Kerrang! magazine contains the latest band releases and interviews, lists of top albums, and information about band merchandise and tours. It is owned by Bauer Media Group and targets mainly male readers aged 16 to 20 who are rock fans. The magazine layout includes a full photo on the front cover related to the main story along with headlines and coverlines to give readers a preview of the content.

3. Content Overview
Kerrang! Contains:
 Latest band releases
 Interviews with bands/band members
 Lists, top 50 Rock albums etc.
 Band merchandise
 Band tours/concerts

4. Publishing
 Kerrang! Is now owned by the Bauer
Media Group
 It’s a worldwide organisation
 They also publish Q, Bella, Take a
Break, & That’s Life
 Also are in radio and TV (The Box/Box
Television)

5. Reader Profile
 Generally male
 Age range of 16 to 20’s
 Rock fans
 New Bands looking for ideas
 Students

6. Layout/trademarks
 Same Masthead
 The front cover is a full photo to do with
the main story
 Similar layout of headlines and
coverlines
 Always has lots of information on the
front cover, so that the audience can see
what they’ll be spending their money on

7. Does the magazine reflect the
values of its audiences
 The colours used are usually quite dark, and
this can connote seriousness
 Also it can show a rebellious attitude (just
from using the music as a stereotype)
 It keeps up to date with new and upcoming
artists