Kerrang has quite a plain contents page, even though it has got a lot of going on and is very busy. It is also laid out in a simple way that the reader will find easy to follow. Many images have been used on this page however so that it does not seem too overcrowded they have all been separated by being put in their own individual box on the page. This will then attract the reader to each individual image, this even includes the main image. Adding to this effect their are eight smaller images surrounding the larger/main image, in effect of framing all the images, it indicates that the larger image is the main sell line of the magazine.
The masthead is situated at the top right hand corner "Contents" with a black background, this then contrasts with the rest of the text being on a white background. Yellow text has been used through out this contents page so that it stands out. The font styles used on the contents page are bold and simple. Again yellow has been used for the subtitles on a black background, this will stand out to the reader more than the small print and will persuade them to read on.
This contents page has been split up into different sub headings, these include: news, live reviews, K! icons, feedback, features, gigs, swag, album reviews and famous last words.
Many conventional magazine contents pages have a little note from the editor, the type of language that has been used in the little note on this contents page is informal and chatty, this will attract the readers because it relates to their target audience and will reach the consumers on a more personal level. It also will connect with them. By the editor signing their name at the bottom, this builds up a sort of friendship with the reader. Overall this will all make the magazine come across friendly and welcoming.
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