Cover: Jeff Pang – Backside Shifty
Photo: Ortiz

Inside This Mag: Interviews with Ron Knigge and Jeff Pang and a San Jose profile with locals Salman Agah, Tim Brauch, Jason Adams, Ed Devera, Crazy Eddie, JJ Rogers and Jim Young

Also In This Issue: A tale of two skateparks in Portland and a scene report from Seattle

Music Articles: Tom Waits, Jaw Box, All, Laughing Hyenas and Geto Boys

Cover: Tim Brauch – Nosegrind
Photo: Kanights

Inside This Mag: The history of skateboarding and other crimes part four and an interview with Josh Beagle

Also In This Issue: How to take a good skate photo

Music Articles: Mudhoney, Jesus Lizard, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. and Rocket From The Crypt

Cover: Aaron Deeter – Frontside Air
Photo: Mofo

Inside This Mag: Interviews with Mike Youssefpour and Wade Speyer, Jamie Dirtbag goes to Mexico and raw meat Gianni Cass and Mike Carroll

Also In This Issue: Pool skating and a back to school guide from Thrasher

Music Articles: The Vandals Creatures, Prong, Ace Frehley, the Almighty and Fugazi