Frankie Hill was known for going big and his part from "Ban This" released in 1989 is a perfect example of that. Ramondetta introduces a classic.

Cover: Chad Muska – 5-0
Photo: Dalgart

Inside This Mag: ESPN Extreme Games, Foundation/Toy Machine Tour, Tony Alva and the CSSU Zuma Beach Bash

Also In This Issue: Awesome ams Donny Barley, Andy Bohna and Mike Pragnell and the life and times of Todd Swank

Music Articles: Ol' Dirty Bastard, Jello Biafra, Truly and the Twinz

Cover: Daniel Powell ESQ – Noseblunt
Photo: Ortiz

Inside This Mag: San Diego Shakedown and interviews with Jovontae Turner and Steve Berra

Also In This Issue: Pool skating

Music Articles: KISS, Ministry, Das EFX, Swervedriver and Gang Starr

Cover: Ronnie Bertino – Noseblunt
Photo: Dawes

Inside This Mag: The best skate spots in Europe

Also In This Issue: Step by step tricks

Music Articles: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Hole, Corrosion of Conformity and Tom Hazelmeyer

Cover: Eric Dressen – Ollie Nose Bonk
Photo: Sleeper

Inside This Mag: Skating in Brazil, Aqua Jam in Minneapolis and a skater's journal of European travels

Also In This Issue: Step by step tricks, the Burnside Project in Portland and tons of photos

Music Articles: G.G. Allin, L.A. Guns, Napalm Death, Godflesh, Urge Overkill and Cows

Cover: Pep – Boardslide
Photo: Block

Inside This Mag: Interviews with Alan Petersen, Frankie Hill, Eric Sanderson and George Watanabe and skaters dish on their favorite street spots, set ups and tricks

Also In This Issue: The Skatepark Chronicle and some snowboarding action

Music Articles: House of Wheels, Blitzpeer, Big Drill Car and Sub-Pop

Cover: “The Face That Moves Fire Hydrants”
Artwork By: Robert Williams

Inside This Mag: Pool skating, East Coast ramps and a skate trip to Tokyo for the Open Summer Skate Championships

Also In This Issue: Step by step tricks

Music Articles: Nirvana, Jesus Jones, Skankin' Pickle and Iggy Pop

Cover: Tony Hawk – Melon Fakie
Photo: Starr

Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 10th Anniversary Issue featuring a look back on the past decade of skating in photos and a sample of skateboarding's modern heroes including Tony Hawk, Eric Dressen, Danny Way, Tommy Guerrero, Noah Salasnek, Andy Howell, Steve Caballero, Mark Gonzales, Chris Miller, Jason Rogers, Tom Knox, Frankie Hill, Wade Speyer, Natas Kaupas, Mike McGill, Al Losi, Jeff Phillips, Bucky Lasek, Reese Simpson, Alan Peterson, Jason Lee, Bob Boyle, Omar Hassan, Jeff Kendall, Mike Vallely, Lance Mountain, Ed Templeton and Justin Girard 

Cover: Frankie Hill – Railslide
Photo: Mofo

Inside This Mag: An interview with Bod Boyle, skatepark wars, skating in Santa Barbara and profiles on up and comers Ray Barbee, Danny Sargent and Colby Carter

Also In This Issue: Step by step tricks and heavy street shredders

Music Articles: KRS-1, Igor's record collection and 24-7 Spyz

Old photos bring back many memories—some good, some sad. Here's some random shots to remember and never forget. Skating is like forever.