Ideas.

Idea One

This is my first initial idea. To convey the rock image a stereotype generated is that in this 'rock & roll' lifestyle they may have a few run-ins with the law so this is what my big image is based on. The big image would be of the artist's 'mugshot' dressed in rock clothing holding a mugshot sign that would have her name and rock band's name on it. Coverlines would frame this image and above the big image would be the masthead 'Rock On'.

Idea Two.

The masthead for this idea reads 'RockNation'. The name is straightforward as it lets you know who this magazine is addressing (people who like rock and the nation).
The layout is split into two with a line symbolising this which if constructed would be the separation of a block colour i.e. red and the background of the big image. The coverlines will run down the left hand side below the masthead.

Idea Three.

Opting for a shorter name of magazine the masthead, positioned at the top left corner, reads 'R&R'. This stands for rock and roll but it could be misinterpreted and remind people of the other genre R&B. The big image is centered with remaining coverlines placed underneath. In this design idea I include a freebie that would be available once you have bought the magazine.