Analysing Mastheads

The title of the magazine is called Kerrang. Kerrang is actually onomatopoeia, it's intended to represent the noise a guitar makes when played.

Leading Music Magazines

Rock

Kerrang! is one of the leading rock music magazines in the UK.

Here is a link to there website www.kerrang.com
Kerrang also have a radio station, here's the link https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/

Some other rock music magazines include:

Rock Sound, check out their website here https://www.rocksound.tv

As well as Classic Rock, here's a link to their website teamrock.com/classic-rock

Electronic

Mixmag is the biggest electronic music themes magazine in Britain, or so I've been told.
The link to their website is here mixmag.net

Pop

Billboard is one of the biggest pop music magazines. It's based in the US
Here be a link to the website of Billboard www.billboard.com

Metal

Metal Hammer is a prominent UK based Metal music magazine
The link to their site is here teamrock.com/metal-hammer

Alternative

The Wire is the UK's place to go if you want to check out different types of music
Check the site out here https://www.thewire.co.uk

Classical

Gramophone is a monthly magazine published in London that is devout to the classical genre
You can check it out here https://www.gramophone.co.uk

There is also The Strad which too is UK based but specialises in String Instruments
Find their website here https://www.thestrad.com

Music Genres

Metal

Target Audience: Male

Age: 20 to 50 year olds

Social Grade: C1

Ethnicity: White

Fashion: Dark clothing, Piercings, Leather, Boots, Tattoos

Interests: Vehicles, Alcohol, Dark themes
Sounds: Heavy, Loud, Powerful, Metallic

Soul

Target Audience: Male and Female

Age: 30 year olds

Social Grade: C2

Ethnicity: Black

Fashion: Vibrant colours, Feathers, Sequins

Interests: Drinking

Sounds: Slow bass, very vocal

Electronica

Target Audience: Male and Female

Age: 16 to 30 year olds

Social Grade: C1

Ethnicity: White

Fashion: Piercings, Tattoos, Casual Clothing

Interests: Smoking, Alcohol

Sounds: Large pulsating tones, loud, energetic, semi-instrumental, powerful

Alternative

Target Audience: Male and Female

Age: 14 to 35 years old

Social Grade: C1 to C2

Ethnicity: White

Fashion: Dark clothes, Hats, Glasses, Tattoos

Interests: Drinking, Smoking, Concerts

Sounds: Instrumental, emotional, loud, personal, powerful

Pop

Target Audience: Females and Males

Age: 12 to 30 years old

Social Grade: C1 to E

Ethnicity: White

Fashion: Bright clothes, tight fitting, loose fitting, jeans, pre-ripped, casual, dyed hair

Interests: Parties, Concerts, Drinking, Smoking

Sounds: Upbeat, Happy

Top 10 Music Genres:

1. Rock
2. Pop
3. Heavy Metal
4. Jazz
5. Alternative
6. Country Music
7. Hip-Hop
8. Folk Music
9. Electronic
10. Dubstep