This cover uses the layout idea 4, but without the banner. this is a very simple front cover with just one main image, the masthead at the top and the article at the bottom.
The masthead is Bright red to reflect the roses of the guns n' roses emblem, and a hint of green around the edges to also reflect the roses of the bands emblem. the rest of the text is jsut white so it is easy to see and read.

The main image has had no alterations apart from using a fade tool at the top to merge it in with the Masthead.

This magazine cover is very simple and does need altering to make it look more effective but for a first draft i think it is quite good.