Research 2 - Front Cover

Layout

The main image is spread across the page and balanced out as the images is equal on both sides. The Title of the magazine is directly at the top and placed behind the Image. This shows that the magazine is well known and does not need to be fully uncovered. The main story title is directly in the middle of the magazine as this will catch the readers eye first. and the band included in the story is made in big letters, this is in order to catch fans attentions.

Other main stories are placed at the top of the magazine in a banner. This will let the audience know what else is included in the magazine.

Image

There is a main image used which has a big impact on the magazine cover. The way the person is posing shows the genre of rock. Also a smaller image at the top which shows the exclusive story and bring the reader in and wanting to read more. The person in the middle of the image is wearing black clothes that blend into the black background, this is to emphasise the hand gesture and the guitar used.

Language

There are many bizarre slogans used, and informal language. The language is linked to the genre by using words and phrases such as "out of Control" and "Tragedy To Supernova". Also the name of each story in the magazine has a catchy title to make the reader intruiged, such as "The 1000 Days That Changed Them Forever".

Genre

The genre in shown in many ways from layout, image, language and is noticed by the colours black and other dark colours, and the props used, such as the guitar. Also the title is "Classic Rock" showing the audience the genre through the main title. The band name "Metallica" shown in the centre of the magazine also refers to a sub genre of rock music known as Metal.