Kerrang! magazine claims to be the ‘world’s biggest selling weekly rock magazine’, at least that’s what their website says! Crammed full of moody, uncaring, generic rock bands who never seem to smile, it seems to be aimed at mid to late teenagers going through a goth/emo/alternative phase. The adverts seem to reflect the age range and in the latest issue they offer ‘FREE GIANT POSTERS! & STICKERS!’, not something likely to excite the older reader.
The writing is slightly sarcastic, and clearly aimed at younger readers, although this hardly matters as the magazine is largely picture based with very small text. It offers interviews and reviews on rock bands, many outside of the mainstream music scene, but would appeal to those hardcore fans who follow their favourite bands everywhere.
Kerrang! focusses more on the image and persona of the Rock Star, rather than the music itself.
Pretty good but could do with being a bit more sarcastic to match that tone you mentioned.
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