This cover largely differs from the 3rd covers layout and colour scheme as compared to the one above it could be considered as sparse. The image dominates the cover much more than the writing, which automatically gives importance to the image and the story about it, which is the biggest font on the page and is placed across the image in white and gold, which stands out against the black. The gold used in the man in the images name suggests a big reputation and a higher position over the other stories which are all written in the same smaller grey font.
Once again the main featured on the cover is grimacing and showing of his tattoos and Mohawk hairstyle, giving the message that he is individual and will not fit into a stereotype. His use of facial expressions shows an angry attitude which some can associate with how Metal bands and artists act when performing; they use a lot of anger to express themselves.
The use of different images like the flames signalling the 200th issue of the magazine mark it out as important, and as the cover is so minimalist in it'
The title of the magazine also features the word ‘Metal’ on the H so already we can see that this magazine is targeted at people who are fans of Metal music. I think this is a good idea as it gives the title a very identifiable feature and it it automatically recognisable
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