2. Terrorizer
Terrorizer magazine is
published by Dark Arts Ltd.
This company has
published other magazines
of similar genre.
These are: ‘Dominion’,
‘Sick Sounds’ and
Terrorizer’s sister
magazine, ‘Terrorizer’s
secret history’
All of these magazines are
directed towards fans of
the metal subgenre,
however, different
magazines will appeal to
slightly different audience.
3. Terrorizer
The layout of this contents
page is very structured for
the most part. The only
thing apposing this
structure is the images,
which are still in line with
the table of contents.
This formal looking
structure goes against the
idea of rebellion associated
normally with this genre.
I think the contents of
this magazine is aimed
at a more niche
audience.
The bands featured are
lesser known, such as
‘Annihilator’ and
‘Clutch’
There is a small range of
colours used on this
contents page, it consists
mostly of black and white,
with red used for the text
and page numbers.
The use of black and white
helps make the text stand
out more. The red is
perhaps symbolic of blood,
which connotes violence
and danger that this genre
is associated with.
4. Terrorizer
The font used for the title
is bold and loud. It also
looks scratched.
This connotes how metal is
a loud genre, and the
scratches connote perhaps
more violence, or are just
used to reduce the formal
appearance.
Blood splatters are used for
major page numbers, the
ones accompanied by an
image.
Again this idea connotes
violence, generally
associated with metal.
The font is also sub-sans, a
type of font generally used
in formal text. This
contrasts with the
scratched and bold
appearance.
The images feature men,
most probably in metal
bands.
This could show how this
magazine is directed
towards a male audience.
The angry/happy facial
expression of the man on
the left shows excitement
but is also slightly
intimidating.
5. Metal Maniacs
Metal Maniacs was
published Zenbu Media.
Zenbu media also own
another metal
magazine by the name
of Metal Edge
However, they publish
another magazine
called Global Rhythm,
which does not focus
on metal.
This shows it has
experience with a wider
range, meaning it may
not be entirely focused
on this genre.
This is backed up by the
fact it shut down Metal
Maniacs in 2009.
6. Metal Maniacs
This contents page features
a more collage-like
look, giving a less
formal, more rebellious
appearance to the magazine.
The colours used are mainly
back, white and red, again
helping the red stand out
more, highlighting important
parts. The red also connotes
danger, and looks like blood
which could represent
violence.
These images looks as if they
are just carelessly thrown
onto the page with a more
freeform approach.
Each of these pictures is of a
band, so people can quickly
see a sample of what is
covered in this magazine.
This magazine directly
stated which bands
have articles in this
magazine
This helps the audience
know what kind of
music this magazine is
about, and also selects
the audience.
In this case, I think this
magazine is appealing
to a more niche
audience.
7. Metal Maniacs
The font used in this
magazine’s headings also
has an informal
appearance.
The font looks scratched
and tattered, also having
that bold, loud look
associated with this
genre.
The font used in the
contents listing is also
bold, despite being
smaller. This makes it
appear much more
prominently on the page.
The central image on this
contents page features a
female band member who
is singing. Again, this goes
against the assumption that
the audience is primarily
male.
Despite that, the four
images overlaying the
central image feature
all-male bands.
The general feel I get from
this contents page is that
there’s a lot going on, it’s
very loud and in your face.
This is the approach I would
like to use in my own music
magazine.
