Research into Kerrang

What type of magazine is it: rock music.
When was it first created: 6th June 1981.
Name originated: the sound created when playing a power cord on an electric guitar.

Target Audience: teenagers or young adults interested in alternate, rock and metal.


Magazine Front Cover

I have taken a few images from Kerrang front cover's to come up with ideas for my coursework. I have found that they all include:
Magazine name - Kerrang (part of this is slightly blocked from view by a musician's head)
Headings - advertising what is in the magazine
Sub headings
Images - different band members
Date
Price
Bar code
Colour scheme - mostly using red, black and yellow
Banner- promoting content
Mix of angles - not all the words are horizontal
Range of fonts and sizes

Contents Page

Main image-
Following colour screen-
Reviews
Interviews
News
Posters
Letter from editor
Picture of editor
Prizes
Subheadings
Range of fonts and sizes

Double Page Spread

Pulling out quotes
Main image
Colour scheme
Columns of writing
Range of fonts and sizes