Thrasher Magazine

Backyard vert ramps are an endangered species, but they're too rad to ever really die. David Gonzalez is a fan of skate history and introduces a part from the 1984 Powell-Peralta vid, "Bones Brigade Video Show."

Cover: Carl Shipman – Front Blunt Photo: KanightsInsert: Avalon Photo: Johnson Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 13th Anniversary Issue featuring the Blue and Grey Tour and an interview with Simon Woodstock Also In This Issue: Hot ams Fred Gall, Pancho Moller, Matt Pailes and John Minor and an interview with the artist behind Pitt, Dale KeownMusic Articles: NOFX, KRS-1, Morbid Angel, Cadillac Tramps and the Phantom Surfers

Steve Caballero talks about his favorite cars, guitars, and defunct skateparks in this 5&5 for Independent Trucks.

James Hetfield gives Steve Caballero a private tour of Metallica's HQ in this clip from Vans.

Vans threw a contest at the Chelsea Piers Bowl and a heavy crew from around the world showed up to rip.  The rain held off, Van Doren manned the grill with free hot dogs all day and when the dust settled Lance Mountain took top honors in the masters division and Pedro Barros won the Pro.

Last night was the Vans Half-Cab 20th Anniversary Party at the House of Vans in Brooklyn, USA. Check out some photos here.

Steve Caballero talks about reuniting with his old band Soda to play an upcoming benefit show in San Jose.

Vans got it for us. Park CIty. Go Nordberg or go home. Flip took home the win. Suicidal bro, major gnar!

Hammeke checks in from the first leg of the Birdhouse Left Coast Tour including a stop at Santa Clarita, Lake Cunningham park and a vert demo in Sacramento.