Kerrang! Double Page Spread Analysis

On the first page of the double page spread there is a full length photo of Gerard Way, the main headline starts the first page of the double page spread and continues onto the second page and it is a larger font to the main article to attract the attention of the reader. The colour scheme for this double page spread has been stuck to throughout the whole magazine with near black and white photos. The plain black background helps the text stand out with the text being white and red. the graphic feature on the right hand side incorporates with this using a white background. The headline of the article is sized and coloured differently to the rest of the article to ensure it catches the eye of the reader and whoever could be potentially interested in reading this article. A strap line has been used to introduce the article and introduce the act/band that will feature within the article. The interviewer has written this as more as an article rather than a question and answer layout therefore, it includes background information about the interviewee. The background information is all written in the first column and the second column gives information about the band within the recording studio and how they go about day to day life on tour. Quotes from the band is included in the article which gives us an insight of what emotions they feel while on tour or recording songs. The images used on the second page of the double page spread are images that relate more to the article, showing some of the photos of the band within the recording studio hard at work.

Kerrang! Cover Analysis

Font: the masthead for this magazine is hidden behind the main image, however, it is recognisable as it is a well known magazine. The font used is a black upper case font and it looks as though the words are cracked. Most of the fonts used on this cover is block capitals for simplicity, it is easy to read and a bold to attract the target audiences eyes.

Structure/Layout: the overall appearance of the magazine cover is cluttered with writing and additional pictures. The main image is Hayley Williams the lead sing of Paramore, this shows that there will be an inside article featuring either just her or the whole band. This image is not smoothed out or airbrush giving it a more realistic appearance. 

Colours: the colours used are mainly red, oranges, blacks and whites. These colours compliment each other and add to over all aesthetics. Reds and oranges are both really eye catching so therefore attract the eyes of the target market.

Kerrang Double Page Spread Analysis

The main image of this double page spread is spread across both pages, this only leaves room for minimal text. The masthead proves to be a summary of what the article will involve. The colours used for this double page spread are black and red which suggests a moody/dark side to the article, this also meets the personality of Taylor Momsen herself from the band The Pretty Reckless.
The font used for the masthead is very big, eye catching and noticeable however, it is different to the one used in the article. The word "wild" is put in a different text to show that the article will show that the artist is trying to get away from how she was recently portrayed in her earlier roles of being famous.  The name of the article shows that Taylor Momsen will be telling the truth about her life and show her views about being famous. The article itself only has two columns, this could insinuate that the big picture is what is being relied on to attract audience in to read the article.
The way her hair is positioned over her face on the image gives the impression that she is shy and insecure behind all the dark make up and the song lyrics she comes up with.

Q Magazine Contents Page Analysis

Masthead/Title: the name of the magazine has been put into the corner of the contents page to copy the front page, it helps become aware of which magazine you are looking at. It also ensures that all the content can fit on the page underneath the masthead.
Necessary Information: the date is located next to the masthead and the title of the page, showing the audience whether this is a recent issue or an older issue. In this case it's an older issue. The issue number of this magazine is located at the top of the page just next to the title.
Text: subheadings are located on the left hand side of the page in capital letters to stand out from the rest of the text, the articles that are featured within the magazine are under the appropriate subheadings. The purpose of the text is to inform readers of what will feature inside the magazine. There is no test overlapping the main image.
Fonts: the font used is a non serrif, it all matches to make the magazine look more professional, the font is also colour coordinated with blacks and reds this also makes it look more professional.
Images: in this specific magazine contents page there is only one main image which insinuates that James Blunt will be the main story inside the magazine

Q Magazine Front Cover Analysis

Font: the font used on this specific magazine cover is bold to ensure it pulls target audiences in. The main sell lines are all coloured to ensure that they audience knows that these are the main stories that will feature within this issue. The masthead is positioned in the top left corner where it is usually positioned for this magazine, it is positioned in the same place on every issue of the Q magazine as it is a well known magazine. It is a bright bold colour to ensure it catches the eye of the target audience who are in the age range of 14 and above.
Colour: the colours have been chosen specifically to match each issue of the magazine, they are always the same colours to make the magazine recognisable.
Body Language: the body language used by Jay-Z is inviting the audience in by facing straight ahead to the camera, he also takes up the whole frame.
Framing: the main image takes up the whole frame of this magazine showing that this will be the main story within the issue of Q magazine. The main image overlaps the masthead slightly, however, it does not affect the recognition of the magazine.
Composition: the composition of this magazine cover is well set out and you are able to read all the sell lines that are around the main image, this helps bring in audience fans of all the different artists that will be featured within the specific issue.