Kerrang! Textual Analysis

The front cover of Kerrang! magazine uses mid shot to close up images of the artists all cut out onto a coloured background. This creates an edgy and confrontational ambiance. This fits with the codes and conventions of the genre because heavy metal as it has a hell raising theme to it so having images that make the artist look as if they are causing trouble.
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  1. JCoSS Media Dept21 March 2019 at 04:21

    You could extend this - try to use as many of the key magazine terms as possible
    Mr Boon

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