1st double page spread analysis

Magazine: Kerrang

This is the first double page spread that I will be analysing.
The general colour scheme of this spread consists of mainly 3 colours, black, white and red, these colours have been used for the text , the background and the different images giving it a general theme. White is used to highlight the text for the main article, also used for the box surrounding the text informing the reader of the some of the bands song and a description of each of them, on the right hand side of the spread, and white is included in the images. The red used for parts of the text e.g. in the main title and for small banners and boxes catch the audiences eye, it contrasts with the black and white which is used for the majority of the spread but it does not look out of place and the three colours work quite well together. The use of the red also allows the reader to easily switch between different sections of the article and information as it stands out.
The main title of the article is placed just right of the center of the spread, it is in block capitals and is the largest piece of text on the two pages. The first two words of the title is highlighted in red, the next three are in white and have been made slightly bigger than the other words in the title, this is done to stand out and emphasize the importance of these words to the reader , and finally the last three are back to red. Most of the text of the main article is highlighted in white to stand out on the black background except the first letter of the first word. The text in the white box alterantes between red and black, the red displays the name of the song and the black is used to highlight the description of the song, this makes it easier for the reader to pick out different bits of information.

The are four images used on the two pages, all show members of the band during a live performance or recording songs in the studio, a sepia tone has been used on the images which complements the black background used.