Double page spread deconstruction
Classic rock:
This double page spread is based around the contribuiton of slash (guns n' roses) to rock over the years. The article dominates the page and this is probably due the audirnce of the magazine. The older audience can be expected to read more and is more likely to read the articles instead of buying it for the pictures. The pictures are laid like this to attract the eye to the article. The plain, simple format of this page is to illustrate the content of the article, there is no need to glam up the contribution of slash to rock music because is it larger than any fancy layout or presentation. The pictures display Slash with his friends and his new collaborations, also for example people who are older and still into this music may have a more open mind that may explain the picture of pop singer Fergie from the black eyed peas, on the same page as Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath, the man who gave birth top heavy metal. A contrast in image and a simple layout give this feature a clean look and attractive to young and old music fans of slash and his bandmates.
Kerrang!:
The audience for this magazine is a younger music fan, not nesesarily interested in too much history or not a lengthy article about contribution. The black background compliments the larger purple picture background, drawing the eye to all the photos of the festival featured. The layout of the pictures is Untidy and quite messy, this could be a reflection of the stars featured and also the fans of this genre of music. The colour scheme is simple and nothing special but draws your attention to the seperate paragraphs. For those who weren't at the festival featured, it shows a fun, lively environment and hoping to attract more visitors the next year. All the bands in the photos are quite high profile and very respected in the
genre, and this may be an attemtp to show people that this festival is not o
ne to be missed.
ne to be missed.Metal Hammer:
This double page spread is paying a specific tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell of Pantera who was shot during a show in 2004. This page and the next 2, show his intense performance skills showcased through the picutres used.
The title "Kings of Damnation" show comparison of his playing skills to royalty and leadership in the genre. The first 2 column are introducing his outstanding abilities and the event of his death. The layout seem very memorial like, and this shows how after 5 years his life isnt forgotten. The colour schemes used is representative of the bands attitiude and genre changing success. The quote used to express the meaning of his band Pantera is conclusive "The kings of heavy music, extreme music to a whole new level", the life of "Dimebag" is celebrated in this article due the photos and the text used, also the colour scheme is appropriate to the band and there career.
