Metal Hammer Magazine Cover Analysis

This magazine cover is represented in a fairly dark and sinister light, with its contrasting black background, and black T-shirt worn by the main protagonist of this magazine. The main focus, of 'Phil Anselmo' with his snarling peculiarity, setting the overall mise-en-scene of the magazine cover. The gold writing, connotes royalty, and prominence, with Phil Anselmo being around in the Metal scene, since its original instancy. The gold writing also accentuates the primary focuses of the magazine cover, such as the banner: "THE BIG FOUR TOUR!" - which draws attention to this specific title. The gold anchorage text, helps inform the audience, exactly who the magazines articles are about, with associated interviews, pictures etc. The smaller, grey anchorage text, is quite minimalistic   in appearance, not really pulling the readers attention towards it.