Thrasher Magazine

Cover: Jerry Hsu – Switch Heelflip Photo: Morf Inside This Mag: An interview with Rob Gonzalez, a spotlight on Japan with skaters Yuichi Oha Ra, Daisuke Hayakawa, Hisashi Nakamura, Karl Brutsaert, Alexander Lee Chang, Junichi (Ishiko) Arahata, Junichi Gonsho and more and a look back on EMBAlso In This Issue: 22 pools in one day with Dave Ruel, Toby Burger, Chris Rooner, Preston Maigetter and Alan Ausburg and an interview with Dayne BrummetMusic Articles: Long Beach Dub All Stars, Agnostic Front and Famous Monsters

Cover: Mark Gonzales – Pole Jam Photo: Morf Inside This Mag: T-Eddys, Tampa Am and interviews with Johnny Fonseca and Crazy Eddie Also In This Issue: Rad ams Jason Phares and Joe PinoMusic Articles: Odd Numbers, SNFU, the Muffs, and Poof

Cover: Karma Tsocheff – Backside Shifty Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: A road trip with Scott Amore, Lou Cox, Nos, Todd Luciere, Oz, Jim Greco, Mother and Sean Cronan, an interview with Matt Pailes and a contest at the Skatepark of TampaAlso In This Issue: Damsels of skating Jamie Reyes, Alison Lee and Cindy Gorset, 15 pool punishers and West Coast shreddingMusic Articles: White Zombie, a concert for the people of Tibet and Slagheap

Cover: John Cardiel – Hoop Of Fire Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 1992 Skater of the Year John CardielAlso In This Issue: An interview with Eric Ricks and how to get laidMusic Articles: Paris, Skatenigs, the Mermen meet the Voodoo Chile, Lords of the Underground and Steel Pole Bathtub

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 YoungAlso In This Issue: A tale of two skateparks in Portland and a scene report from SeattleMusic Articles: Tom Waits, Jaw Box, All, Laughing Hyenas and Geto Boys

Cover: Mike Carroll – Crooked Grind Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: 50 unknowns tearing it up and the NSA Back to the City 4 contest featuring Agah, Senn, Carroll, Santos, Ricks, Duffy and moreAlso In This Issue: Tricks on the edge of insanity, the PSL Junkfest at Grover Beach and the NSA Airwalk Amateur Finals in HoustonMusic Articles: Pantera, Carcass, M.C. Re and Motorhead

Cover: Jovontae Turner – Backside Heelflip Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Interviews with Mike Carroll and Mike Frazier and skating in OhioAlso In This Issue: Capitol Burnout III in SacramentoMusic Articles: Stagedivers and Infectious Grooves

Cover: Left Side: Ice-T – Portrait Photo: WiederhornRight Side: Remy Stratton – Tailgrab To Fakie Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: The history of street and vert skating, the PSL street contest in East LA at Transitions and interviews with Barker Barrett, John Cardiel, Brian Ferdinand and Jesse NeuhausAlso In This Issue: The Spring Nationals vert and mini-ramp contest at the Old Kona SkateparkMusic Articles: A column by Mike Watt, Body Count, Unsane, Babes In Toyland, Mod Squad and Fear

Cover: “The Face That Moves Fire Hydrants” Artwork By: Robert WilliamsInside This Mag: Pool skating, East Coast ramps and a skate trip to Tokyo for the Open Summer Skate ChampionshipsAlso In This Issue: Step by step tricksMusic Articles: Nirvana, Jesus Jones, Skankin' Pickle and Iggy Pop