Metal Hammer

The title of the magazine "Metal Hammer" has been partially coverd by the picture on the front, this is because the magazine is so popular that people know what it is called without seeing the whole of the title. Also the picture itself will attract the buyer to go and look at it, because it is different and the use of costumes and special effects has been used very effectively. The way "Trivium" has been written looks as if it has been written in blood which adds to the theme and also because Trivium are a popular band that will also attract the target audience. The kickers on the front cover like "top 50 albums of 2006" and "the unholy alliance" will also interest the buyers becuase they will be interested in what the top 50 albums are and what the reviews are on concerts such as the unholy alliance tour.