DOUBLE PAGED SPREAD ANALYSIS OF KERRANG! 2
As this is a weekly issue, there are only 63 pages inside this magazine. Within these 63 pages, topics such as the latest news for the rock genre industry, interviews, concert and album reviews, posters, upcoming gigs and adverts. 20 out of the 63 pages are double page spreads and there are 11 pages of adverts. These are mainly concerts, but there are a couple of pages of merchandise. Likewise, there are several advertorials throughout the magazine, but after reading more you can distinct what is an actual article and what is not.
In small, white letters on top of the second page of the double page spread is the words 'cover story'. This links the article back to the cover, and shows to the reader that this is the main headline inside, so it will influence them to read about it. Underneath this you can view the title 'FAMILY MATTERS'. The fact that this font is a lot larger than all the other font on the page instantly draws your attention to it. The use of the letter 'A' being a different colour to the rest of the text also helps to catch the readers eye as not only does it contrast against the black background, it also does with the surrounding white font making it pop out more than anything else on the page.
The use of the smaller sub-heading below the title really helps to lure the reading in due to the elongation on the word 'BAAAAACK!' as it makes it seem as if 'HE' is very important and makes the reader wish to know where 'HE' has been. Also the use of the bold feature for names and italic font for 'FULL STORY' really stands out from the rest of the text, catching the readers attention.
The second page of the double page spread follows the key layout most magazines use, which is the use of columns. By having the text in columns it makes it easy for the reader to follow and read the information. The text is also clear to read due to the fact that the white font is really striking against the dark background, also following the house style therefore creating a sense of familiarity.
One the left page of the double paged spread is the main image used. This gives the reader an insight to who the artist is who has been interviewed for this story. The position they are in will make the reader feel as if they can connect to them as they are staring down the lens. In addition, the fact that the image has a grey plain background really makes the pop out whilst following the house style. Also, the outfits they are wearing and the tattoos that can be seen helps to show how the band are of a rock genre, therefore meet the requirements of the magazine. This means the article will appeal to the target audience.
There are a few small graphics used on this double page spread. These help to make the magazine look more professional and to add more colour to the magazine. It will also make it look more eye catching therefore the reader will most likely see it and consider reading the article more.