Double page spread analysis - Kerrang

Straight away you can tell that this double page spread is from a rock genre magazine. This is down to the colour scheme used, the layout and the band itself. The majority of this page is filled with the colour black which is typical a very goth /rock colour , alongside red which is symbolised with blood and evil. It also stand out very well on the black background alongside the white which is used for the majority of the article. The main headline is cleverly placed over both of the pages making it look much more interesting and effective. The font looks like it has been attacked in some sort of way, like ripped paper. The headline also shortens the name of the band ‘My Chemical Romance’ to ‘MCR’ meaning the audience reading this article will be readers who are in fact fans of the band or that they think everyone should know who they are by know. The tagline reads that they invite Kerrang to their recording studio, meaning that they are so superior that you need an invite to meet them, meaning this article is very rare and worth reading. There is only two columns worth of writing which may suit the target audience of this magazine, which is teens to twenties. There is a drop down letter which is coloured red to keep the colour scheme going on the page and to make the text seem attractive, and ready to read. Overall there are four images over the double page spread with one main picture taking over on side of the DPS. All four images show the naturalness of the band when they are working, not one of the images were posed for. The main image is of the main singer of the band and the face that he is looking away from the camera proves that there does not need to be any eye contact to engage with the audience. All of the images are in black and white to give a professional look about the magazine and to continue with the dull goth themed colour scheme. In a white box, which clearly separates with the article is more information about the band songs which are to be released. This gives the audience added information about the band, making them seem like they know them a bit beter
Although the natural pictures are effective with this band I feel I will actual set up a scene for my photos to be taken, to represent my artist on my DPS.