The magazine follows standard layout conventions with the masthead in the top left corner, the selling line at the top summarizing the content, and cover lines and images organized according to the rule of thirds. Larger text is used for important details like the main kicker crediting the cover model. The Green Day cover photo features the band members united and shows patriotism through imagery like the stars on the lead singer's shirt.

1. Second Existing magazine analysis: Front Cover Selling Line Model Button Barcode, dateline and price Model Credit Cover Lines Main Kicker Masthead

2. The masthead of the magazine is located at the top left corner. This is because it follows the eye order of the magazine. It is also behind one of the model’s head. This could it that it is their brand as their masthead is often partly covered by a section of the model. This is also used in Kerrang! However, it is positioned to be in both the left-third and the right-thirds. This is the selling line, located at the top of the magazine. According to the eye order, this would be the first thing the audience would see. This sums up what the magazine is about in one sentence. This is a button which is unlikely seen on a magazine as it is not in the shape of a button. This button features an album which is probably really popular or is recently new. A traditional button is shown in the Kerrang! Magazine analysis.

3. Right-Third Two left-thirds Eye order The magazine follows the eye order in a 'C' shape. This is shown by the blue dotted arrow shown. This is what most magazines show when organising the layout of the magazine i.e. Kerrang! magazine. The magazine follows the rules of thirds with both the text and the image. In the text, most of the cover lines are in the right-thirds and is aligned to the masthead. The button is featured to the left-third. The main cover line is featured in all of the thirds, this shows that it is most important than the other cover lines. In the image, each of the band members are in a third of their own. This shows that the band dominates the issue of the magazine

4. The cover lines are in a bigger font size than the explanatory text and is in a sans serif font. Meanwhile, the explanatory text is in a serif font. The language is indirect. These are quotes from celebrities features in the issue. This is indirect language as well and is suppose to heighten the interest of the audience, making them want to read it. The main kicker is in a serif font and is in a bigger font size compared to the explanatory text and the other cover lines. It is also the model credit of the image and so would attract fans of that band. The explanatory text is short and snappy as well as to the point. It is also in serif font but is in a smaller size. I would probably say that it uses indirect language with a hint of direct language as well. This is because of the phrase used at the end 'Let's rock.' It says that it is 'world exclusive' meaning that it is for the world to know.

5. The main band member is in the middle of the image and is in front of the other members. His hair colour is also a mixture of the other band member's hair colour which could mean that they are united as a band and has a strong bond, seeing that they have been a band for over 20 years. The cover lines are at both sides of the magazine; as said in slide 3. This is because the photo is at eye-level and is straight on. This is the only exception to have cover lines on both right and left third. The T-shirt Billie Joe Armstrong is wearing features stars. This is connected to the American flag. As Green Day are originally from America, this can show the band's patriotism. The background is green, this is connected to the band's name 'Green Day'. All of the members are wearing blazers which are formal wear.