Example Music Magazine Double Page Spread:

This page from Metal Hammer displays a professional quality minimalist approach to the double page spread. Principally the double page spread has a dominating image that covers both pages of the spread, the title links with the image, and there is a quote contained separately from the rest of the text in this case in the top right.

Because of the dark tones of the image, the white text stands out clearly. The use of only dark colours, contrasting with the distinctive white and red give the page a feeling of superb higher quality. In this double page spread, it is the space that is not used that makes it look attractive.

This next double page spread is from Rocksound and shows again, a great deal of space around the image. 

Again, precedence is put on selling the artist. And the use of a quote that summarizes the article allowing for quick viewing can be found clearly visible separate to the rest of the text in the bottom left.

Likewise, there is a dark image with use of white text that gives it a professional veneer.

This last example is from Kerrang, who previously had shown a very cluttered front cover. In comparison to Metal Hammer and Rocksound there is certainly a lot less free space, with the main image being squashed into the middle. 

Unlike the other two examples, Kerrang has used a lot of different colours. There are pinks, reds and darker colours that are interrupted by band members wearing grey. The whole page is less organised, and it damages the quality of the double page spread.

Although, it is clear that an image, a title and a quote from the article (however short or wherever it may be placed) are all clearly visible. In the example from Kerrang you can see the quote in the center right of the double page spread.