Magazine Analysis

Magazine: KER RANG

Technical Elements

Masthead - The masthead is called 'KER RANG' this indicates a loud noise to distress the audience/reader. In between the word 'KER RANG' one of the letter R is missing. This is because the black and red coffin is covering the letter.

Banner - The banner says 'Bullet for my valentine/Avenged seven fold/Free ozzfest posters'. This is presented in a white font, with bold capital letters.

Graphic - The graphic shows a free offer such as a free poster or free CD in front of the magazine.

Cover lines - The cover lines have been placed on the right hand side of the magazine. This includes 'K! AWARDS 06 and the winners are etc...'  The colors are still mainly based on black and red.

Bar code, price and issue date - There is a barcode, price and issue date placed on the bottom right hand corner. 

Image

Main cover image - All the five members are looking directly towards the audience. They have a miserable look with no smile presented on their face. In addition, they have used a lot of black mascara and black eyeliner indicating an emo or gothic impression. 

Aiden band members - The main images which bring out the magazine itself are the band members 'AIDEN' there are five different members and each one of them are dress in the shades of black, white and red. They have on heavily make up which could suggest a sense of emo, gothic or vampire.

Audience

The audience could be as young as 14 to over 25 years old. There is not an exact age range as people have different styles.