By Rob Irwin

Analysis

Direct mode of address, this is because he is looking towards the camera and not away from it. Facial expression is mysterious and confrontational.

Mid shot of Kirk Hammett, suit jacket, white shirt, black tie, leather trousers with black and white leather shoes. Black and white

background, to create an eerie affect. Which also gives the picture a mysterious look.

Guitar suggests music and perhaps a concert. It also refers to the fact he is in a band.

The use of black and white in the suggestive towards an emotion. For example portraying sadness or depression.

Analysis

Black and white background, suggest a tough man image to go with his style.

Direct mode of address, as he is looking directly at the camera.

This is a mid close up of nikki sixx. Wearing a black t shirt with a design, also has lots of tattoos.

Cross suggests religion, or perhaps a fashion item.

Facial expression cheeky, to show a relaxed pose.

Analysis

Long shot of guitarist Slash, with a vast collection of guitars. Wearing his iconic clothing.

Slash is positioned in the middle of the picture, to show authority.

Selection of guitars refers to the fact he is a guitarist in a band.

This picture represents the stature this musician has gained in his genre. Also it also represents his love of guitars.

Analysis Medium shot of the band Led zeppelin, long sleeved tops and shirts. Different styles.

Use of black and white background, retro affect. It also gives it a legendary and veteran feel to the picture.

3 out of 4 members are directly looking at the camera, so it is direct and indirect code of address.

With the dark background, and the pale faces of the band it gives the image a ghostly affect.

Jimmy page and Robert plant in the middle makes them seem the prominent members of the band.

Analysis

Mid shot of Black Sabbath, leather jacket, black clothes for a dark metal look and theme.

Arches suggest a church scenery perhaps a place of worship.

The band apart from ozzy are looking directly at the camera. Therefore it is direct and indirect code of address.

Facial expressions suggest intimidation to others. A mean look to give them a tough guy image.

Facial expressions also suggest something mysterious, and the clothes refer to the style of music.

AnalysisMedium close up of KISS, band costumes.

Direct code of address as they are looking directly at the camera.

Gene Simmons tongue out, suggests rock and craziness.

The colour of the background and there costumes suggest a space theme.

Facial expressions suggest madness and suspiciousness.