The first double page spread is from Kerrang, which is a music based around the rock/punk genre. The spread fits its genre perfectally, with the red, black and white colour scheme and the costume choice used for the band. The worn-out page edges make the band seem rougher and edgier, which relates to the overall genre of both the band and magazine. There is also a quote from Andy Six (band frontman) on the right-hand page reading "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE BAND TO FAIL!" which is overlapping an image of Andy Six gazing up, as if he is forseeing the bands future. This quote is also in the same white font as used for the masthead reading "KERRANG" on the front cover, so it relates the article to the house style of the magazine and makes it distinguishable from other magazines.
In contrast, the NME double page spread for The Horrors is a lot more subtle and corresponds to the indie-alternative-mainstream genre the magazine aims to represent. The picture of the band in their cramped and dingy workspace is more relatable to readers, as they may be trying to create their own band in the same conditions - seeing them in their sort of 'habitat' makes the reader feel like they are having a personal insight into the lives of The Horrors. The colour scheme for this spread is very simple with the use of black, brown, white and grey. The colours seem more natural than the Kerrang spread, and therefore makes the band seem more down-to-earth. A quote from one of the band members is overlapping the large image reading "A guy came in and said the drums sounded like they were recorded in Abbey Road". This draws in more readers who like the Beatles, as they might think that The Horrors are the 'next big thing'. However, I think the Kerrang spread is better at bringing in more readers as the stark contrasts of the red, black and white stands out along with the unique looking band costumes. The spread for The Horrors is quite plain and there is nothing that immediately stands out and attracts the eye of the reader.
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