The cover above is the same example I used in my post about music genre. I have chosen to analyse it because this cover is influenced by its genre and also follows a trait quite uncommon in magazine covers: centralisation.
As depicted, everything from the masthead to the image to the main cover line are aligned in central positions on the page. The way in which the other cover lines are located evenly either side reinforces this sense of balance, and doesn't draw away from the central focus. This particular layout is done in the format of a poster, and has connotations that the magazine is more interested in the prestige of having these artists feature in their product above anything else.
Following on, the retro colours of black and tinted gold evoke the implications of the rock genre. It gives the cover a classy appearance due the sleek and unintrusive shade, as well as adhering to the idea of 'classic' rock. This lack of lots of different colour allows the white masthead to stand out and the 'free CD' advertisement to be noticed.
The image itself is unambitious and relies on the established fame of Metallica to draw in the audience, rather than simply fancy camerawork. Including a guitar makes the artist seem both knowledgeable and faithful to the rock genre, and his stance implies control despite the aggressive themes of rock music.
The cover line 'from tragedy to supernova' demonstrates that there is personal significance behind the journey towards their success, thus enticing the reader to engage with their backstory.
Placing 'Metallica' in front of the image rather than to one side gives the audience the illusion that some things are being withheld from them. The cover line almost introduces the appearance of the image which acts as though there is a story to tell further inside.
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