Displaying items by tag: Awful Truth
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RIP Beastie Boys' MCA, 1964-2012
Straight from the streets of Brooklyn and NYC, a ’78 hardcore band morphed into the most successful rap group of all time. If ever there was an example of someone making the most of talent and opportunity, it was Adam Yauch. Thanks for puttin’ it all on wax. -
Derby Skatepark Code Red
The Derby Skatepark is threatened with being forever altered. The Illusion explains what's going on... -
RIP Cambridge Pool
As the world turns, the longest-running skatable pool—the mighty C-Bowl in Cambridge, MA—has finally come to an end. -
Bordertown Demolished
Unfortunately, Bordertown met its fate yesterday. -
Oakland DIY Spot Gets Bulldozed
A news channel covers the dramatic last runs at a spot which was clearly a positive usage of a forsaken area. Oakland's other great DIY spot, Bordertown, is slated next. -
Awful Truth
We've never heard it called "Hot-Boarding" before, but a skater is dead and his friend is in handcuffs. Cars and boards don't mix folks.
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Butter Goods "Miles Davis" Video
Dougie George, Adilson Pedro, Ben Gore and more masters of the urban environment link lightning-quick lines and impressive ledge work with a timeless score. -
Chandler Burton's "April Fool" THERE Part
April just started but Chandler ain't foolin'. His new part for THERE is packed with all the wild stunts and frenetic editing that makes him a true original. -
RIP IN PEACE: Josh Marlowe
Skateboarding lost a legend with the passing of Josh "The Bomb King" Marlowe, one of the most powerful skaters to come out of Ocean City, MD and the East Coast vertical scene of the 1980s. His grinds were long, his airs soaring and his handplants tweaked as all hell. Josh Marlowe paved the way. -
Stung Together: Nike SB and CONS Catch the Euro Bug
From bike races to bee stings, the hijinks on Nike and CONS's big Euro tour were endless. Don't miss this extra-stacked feature with all the photos that didn't make the mag. As seen in our March '25 issue. -
CONS Argentina Welcomes Aldana Bertrán
Poppin' tiles and swerving through her hometown streets, Aldana earns a spot on CONS Argentina with a solid new part. Race City Jam Event:
Mooresville, NC - April 11, 2025 - April 12, 2025Plus Skateshop's "King of the Kicker" Contest:
Orlando, FL - April 12, 2025Flying Low's "Thrasher Covers Project" Opening:
Monona, WI - April 25, 2025DFW.SKATE'S It's a Beautiful Day to Skate" Premiere:
Dallas, TX - May 03, 2025The "4DWN Experience 2025" Announcement:
Dallas, TX - May 17, 2025
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In The Mag
The 2X SOTY keeps raising the bar. Frontside half-Cab to backside overcrooks? We're gonna need to see the footy. Congrats again, Jamie! This issue is filled with SOTY material, from Leo Romero reflecting on his title to Miles passing the torch. Plus a lot more! Get your copy now.