Magazine Templates

I have finally found two reliable models and will be taking my pictures this Saturday. Due to my models pulling out and my lack of organisation, I have fallen behind with trying to get some pictures, however, this has allowed me to plan all sorts for my magazine; I've finished the interview which will cover my double page spread. I will uplaod this later AND I've finished a mood board of various magazines I like the layout of. I will also upload these later.
I managed to make a few plans for my front cover but I couldn't decide which ones to use and have managed to get it down to two choices.
Here they are:

I think I'm beginning to have regrets about this layout. The Main Band title going down the middle of the page looks ridiculous and you really wouldn't see it on a music magazine. The barcode is too small and the writing covers half of the picture. 

 I like this one better as the writing does not cover as much of the picture as the other layout will. I also prefer the Main Band Title going across the cover instead of going down the middle. It looks more realistic as a cover and I prefer the barcode being this side.