THRASHER Magazine - April 2024Add to Favorites

THRASHER Magazine - April 2024Add to Favorites

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Read THRASHER along with 8,500+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription  View catalog

1 Month $9.99

1 Year$99.99

$8/month

(OR)

Subscribe only to THRASHER

1 Year $17.99

Save 70%

Buy this issue $4.99

Gift THRASHER

7-Day No Questions Asked Refund7-Day No Questions
Asked Refund Policy

 ⓘ

Digital Subscription.Instant Access.

Digital Subscription
Instant Access

Verified Secure Payment

Verified Secure
Payment

In this issue

Peter Hewitt x Japan x Vincent Alvarez

The Cool Kids

The Cool Kids are officially back. After a lengthy hiatus, Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish have decided the timing was right to pick up where they left off and have already released two new singles: “Running Man” and “Connect Four” ahead of their upcoming 2017 release, Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe. As the duo was in Miami attending Art Basel, they had some time to talk about their reunion, rappers going crazy and why 2008’s The Bake Sale EP never would have happened without skateboarding and Vicodin. —Kyle Eustice

The Cool Kids

6 mins

Elijah Berle

Okay, we have Elijah Berle here. Half of me is here; the other half is still in China.

Elijah Berle

10+ mins

Don't Mess With Texans!

We were standing on the side of the building with our dicks in hands when we heard the gun cock behind us.

Don't Mess With Texans!

2 mins

Na-Kel Smith

Like Henny and ‘cream, even Nak’s bails are smooth

Na-Kel Smith

4 mins

Jesse Garza: Deck Restorer

Ever seen a badass fully restored ‘57 Chevy, all cherry’d out looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor? Well my buddy Jesse Garza does similar work but with skate decks. He can take your dusted, crusted old plank and time machine that bad boy straight back to the ‘80s. I hit him up to see what goes into restoring a skate deck and why it’s such a rare discipline.

Jesse Garza: Deck Restorer

4 mins

Metallica

Kill ‘Em All and Ride the Lightning have fueled many heated sessions over the years. Now Metallica is ten albums deep spanning over their 35-plus years existence. Hardwired… to Self-Destruct fits right in with their early albums and they’ve been promoting it by playing smaller venues around the world, giving their fans an intimate experience to blow out their eardrums. James Hetfield took some time before playing Oakland’s Fox Theater to talk about technology, the symphony and longevity. 

Metallica

10 mins

FLO Mirtain

I Don't Even Have My License Interview

FLO Mirtain

10 mins

Tales Of Rails Al Partanen Gets Kinky

Tales Of Rails Al Partanen Gets Kinky

Tales Of Rails Al Partanen Gets Kinky

1 min

Gorillaz

Gorillaz

Gorillaz

6 mins

Dress Up

"Punk fuck hardcore skate punk thrash Austin Texas”—eight words that perfectly sum up the eccentric (read: controversial) four-piece outfit, Dress Up. Comprised of vocalist Alex Bond, guitarist Anthony Sardella, bassist Max Fitzgibbon and drummer JoJo Williamson, Dress Up is band of skaters who just happen to cross dress at every performance. Bond explains, “We have fun doing it and that’s exactly why—as skaters—we thought it was cool to eliminate the masculine vibe you would expect from us. Our main message is having fun and doing what you want.” Bond had some time in between shows to talk “Drug Abuse,” the band’s moniker and one of their wildest shows.

Dress Up

3 mins

Grieves

I caught Grieves at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA. I laughed on the way when we passed the Birkenstock sandals headquarters. That ain’t gangsta. When we got to the show and my wife said, “It smells like manure,” I laughed again; hell of a setting for a night of rap music. On the car ride up we’d been listening to Kendrick and YG spin tales about Compton, or “Bompton” if you will. I was a little sad to see that no one in Petaluma was “bickin’ back bein bool.” And yet, when Grieves took the stage I was transported to another world. One where hip-hop and culture are a nation without borders and there is the promise of transcendent unity in booty shaking. All it took was flow, and heart and Grieves had them in abundance. 

Grieves

3 mins

Those Magnificent Mulls

Rural Worblers in the Big City

Those Magnificent Mulls

6 mins

Antonio Durao

No Mom Yelling at Me in Portuguese

Antonio Durao

10 mins

Trapped Under Ice

They’re back. Trapped Under Ice has returned from their hiatus with a series of friend-packed tours promoting their latest drop Heatwave, a track-after-track explosion of positive energy. I caught up with Justice Tripp (frontman) and Brendan Yates (drums) for the first half of this interview and slowly but surely, the rest of their members, Jared, Sam and Brad made their way into the green room before their Los Angeles show. 

Trapped Under Ice

6 mins

Brad Westcott Rides The Rails

Brad Westcott Rides The Rails

Brad Westcott Rides The Rails

4 mins

Claus Grabke

Sometime in 1985 I received a letter from Peter Kiss in Czechoslovakia describing the scene there and how they had to make their own boards and mold their own trucks.

Claus Grabke

2 mins

Skate - Spot Liberator

Skate stoppers are against my religion.

Skate - Spot Liberator

4 mins

The Kids

The Kids

The Kids

3 mins

Aidan Campbell

KID CALIFORNIA

Aidan Campbell

10 mins

De La Soul

After raising over $600,000 via Kickstarter, legendary hip-hop trio De La Soul was finally able to complete its most recent magnum opus, And the Anonymous Nobody, an album that finds the three hip-hop heavyweights—Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Dave” Jolicoeur and Vincent “Maseo” Mason—collaborating with a curious mix of artists ranging from David Byrne of Talking Heads and Snoop Dogg to 2 Chainz and Little Dragon.

De La Soul

5 mins

My War!

I saw this spot back in 2012 and thought, “Man, this thing is possible.

My War!

2 mins

Lizzie Armanto

Previous spread: Just ‘cause you’re skating vert doesn’t mean you can’t be glamorous. Beyonce would love this!

Lizzie Armanto

10+ mins

Daan Van Der Linden

Daan Van Der Linden

Daan Van Der Linden

3 mins

Zounds Urochromes

In perhaps one of the most off-kilter interviews conducted in recent memory, the self-described “pensive” member of Western Massachusetts punk outfit Urochromes, guitarist Dick Riddick, was caught off guard when the person interviewing him ended up being a female rather than the young man he was expecting. As he stumbled through the chat, he touched on the band’s new Wharf Cat Records EP, Night Bully, vocalist Jackie Jackieboy being noticeably absent from the call, getting kicked out of Canada and that period in his life when he and six of his friends wore Misfits gear every day. 

Zounds Urochromes

3 mins

Read all stories from THRASHER

THRASHER Magazine Description:

PublisherHigh Speed Productions, Inc

CategorySports

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Get ready to shred and explore the heart of skateboarding culture with THRASHER Magazine. We're excited to introduce you to this iconic publication, your ultimate source for everything skateboarding.

THRASHER Magazine, published by High Speed Productions, Inc., is not just a magazine; it's the definitive voice of skateboarding. With a deep commitment to celebrating the skate culture and community, this magazine is your go-to source for everything related to skateboarding, skateboarding events, and the art of shredding.

As you explore the pages of THRASHER Magazine, you'll find a world of content that celebrates skateboarding:

* Skateboarding Culture: Stay updated with the latest skate culture trends, interviews with legendary skaters, and insider stories.
* Trick Tips: Master your tricks with in-depth guides and tips for skateboarding maneuvers.
* Event Coverage: Dive into skate event coverage, including contests, skatepark openings, and more.
* Rad Photography: Be captivated by thrilling skate photography, capturing the energy and intensity of the sport.
* Product Reviews: Get insights into the latest skateboarding gear and equipment.


THRASHER Magazine is your essential resource for celebrating skateboarding culture, mastering tricks, and staying informed about skate events and gear. Subscribe now and become part of a community that shares your passion for the art of shredding.

  • cancel anytimeCancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
  • digital onlyDigital Only
MAGZTER IN THE PRESS:View All