Thrasher back issues from June 2007:
Hole shot.(MAIL DROP)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007; ... What's up, Jake? It's still like the movie Groundhog Day over here. But I do get sentenced next month (April 9). With the 18 months that I already have, it should only be another year or two left. And since I was old 10 years ago, what's just another year or two in prison? The bowls will ...
Busta cap.(MAIL DROP)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Listen up, Phelps. The next time that I see the words "nollie" and "Cab" captioning a particular sequence, I will personally give Kevin Thatcher a call myself. We thought you might have had somewhat of an understanding about skateboarding. Do you even understand that in order to do a Cab ...
Cavity creep.(MAIL DROP)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007 ... I am curious about Tony Hawk's commitment to skating. Living in the same area of North County San Diego, I have become concerned about his lack of contribution in improving the overall availability and quality of public skateparks in his community. I have seen his own skatepark on Cribs ...
Pastor hawk.(MAIL DROP)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007; ... In my last issue there was this incredible interview with Skater of the Year Daewon Song, whom I believe is by far one of the most innovative and mind-blowing skateboarders of all time. In the interview he mentioned that he likes to eat ribs. What I really want to know is, where does he ...
Back east.(MAIL DROP)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 01, 2007; ... I have not written to Thrasher ever before, but I have been subscribing to your mag for quite a long time now. The magazine is great. Perfect job on firing O'Dell. I think it made everyone smile. Right now I'm going to school and studying to become a ...
Shane Cross 1986-2007.
Jun 01, 2007; ... SHANE WAS AN AMAZING SKATER and a really great kid. I met him a few years ago when he came to the US for the first time to visit Matt Mumford. We ended up shooting a big interview in a week and Matt and I had a great time torturing Shane like an honorary little brother. After that, he got ...
Anatomy of the monster tail drop.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THE SPOTLIGHT does strange things to people. That's what it's there for. Every contest and ...
Tattoo time.
Jun 01, 2007; ... SO HERE'S THE DEAL. I get lots of e-mails from kids asking me to design custom tattoos for them. Which I personally think is totally bad ass. The fact that anybody would want to get my artwork permanently carved into their carcass is the highest form of flattery as far as I'm concerned ....
Full tilt wilt. (JUSTIN STRUBING).
Jun 01, 2007; ... "I'm only going to say one thing about Justin Strubing, he is every skaters favorite skater. I will tell you about full tilt wilt though! FTW is an amazing site for sure You give Strubing a couple of road sodas and before you know it "that guy comes out and Full Tilt Wilt is on the ...
Brooks Fritz.(SKATERS EYE)
Jun 01, 2007; ... AS FAR AS I can tell, Brooks' favorite past time is the drinking of the beer. Add a little bit of fishing, some skateboarding, and an occasional snap shot to the equation--booyah, this is the guy I know. Recently married with a newbie expecting, things are a-changin' for my friend and I ...
Chris Thatcher.(CANVAS)
Jun 01, 2007; ... CHRIS ONCE HAD a photo in a local newspaper once, captioned as "changing direction at the tip of a slope." Needless to say, Thatch is a tipper, good enough to catch the eye of small-town photojournalists. Thatch is German born, raised in Jersey, and more than a couple of years ago he ended ...
A little tex es trip.
Jun 01, 2007; ... WHEN PEOPLE THINK ABOUT TEXAS, images like tumble weeds, oil tycoons, big hats, strong whiskey, and Wild West tall tales about gun-slinging cowboys involving the Alamo might come to mind. Or maybe even some kind of "real" America with apple pie and baseball games. The last one is why I am ...
Tampa Pro 2007.
Jun 01, 2007; ... NIKE SPONSORED this year's Tampa Pro, and the purse came in caliente with 100 grand. MTV crews followed Dyrdek and Big Black around, Fuel TV's crew was there, free Pabst Blue Ribbon flowed all weekend, catered food tent, chiropractors and massage therapists on hand, roller skate chicks in ...
The globe BBQ tour.("Good On Ya, Mate!")
Jun 01, 2007; ... Our journey to the land Down Under began in Melbourne. It's summer there when it's winter in the United States, which meant it was hot as fuck. The Globe team riders on this trip consisted of Matt Mumford, Mark Appleyard, Chad Bartie, Jake Duncombe, Shane Cross, and Chris Haslam. What a ...
'Cos Lee Ralph said so.
Jun 01, 2007; ... AT Thrasher, we don't do too many of these company-sponsored events. I'm not trying to sound hardcore or tough here, we just don't get invited that often. I suspect that Jake scares most of them off, or that when pressed to choose between him and the cute marketing dudes of the other ...
Insert emulsion side down photo feature.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ryan Bobier backside 50-50 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Andrew Reynolds switch pop shove-it [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stacy Lowery 50-50 to tailslide [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lizard King kickflip past curb [ILLUSTRATION ...
Street trash.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007; ... MAYBE BEING in a band is an addiction. Take Street Trash, for example. I'm pretty sure these guys harbor some deep-seated hatred for each other, and after being together for five years, they've broken up more times than the number of albums they've made. Yet, like dope-sick junkies, these ...
Nihilist.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007; ... NIHILIST IS Sean Elg, Joe "Whopper" Walker and Loren Tipton. This band's been spewing traditional thrash metal in its purist form since birth! Anytime we needed metal at an event, or even just a skate sesh, they'd be there. Recently I got them up to Portland to plat a benefit show for our ...
Pelican.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007; ... PELICAN IS AN occasionally brutal and frequently beautiful instrumental rock troupe from the Windy City. They are one of very few bands that can operate in a post-rock landscape without seeming cliche or tired, due in large part to their live shows. Pelican's made a name for themselves as ...
108.
Jun 01, 2007; ... THE BOND FORGED among members of a musical outfit can be either lackluster or ironclad, primarily depending on the amount of blood, sweat, and tears poured into the project. Often, musicians have various perspectives in regards to the direction their band should travel in terms of sonic ...
Hidden hand.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007; ... FOR YEARS Scott Wienrich, aka Wino, has been putting his stamp on the independent music world. He's thrived on both the East and West Coasts. In the 1980s, his band Saint Vitus was brushed off by the metal heads and embraced by a band called Black Flag. In no time Greg Ginn and Dez Cadena ...
Skinhead Rob.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007; ... FIRST OFF, Rob Aston, aka Skinhead Rob, is not a skinhead. He just has a shaved head. The former front man for the Transplants spends his Friday nights, as well as every other chance he gets, in the studio making music with the likes of Paul Wall, Travis Barker, DJ Muggs, Damu--the list ...
The Hidden Hand, The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote.(RICKTER SCALE OF DOOM)
Jun 01, 2007 ... THE HIDDEN HAND, The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote (Southern Lord) Wino and crew are back with their third full-length, and let me say that this out-does the previous. Whiskey Foote lies it ...
Blood of the Black Owl.(RICKTER SCALE OF DOOM)
Jun 01, 2007 ... BLOOD OF THE BLACK OWL, S/t (Bindrune Recordings) Not to compare to their label mate Celestiial, this is as or more monstrous in terms of floating my doomantra ....
Solitude Aeturnus, Alone.(RICKTER SCALE OF DOOM)
Jun 01, 2007 ... SOLITUDE AETURNUS, Alone (Massacre) Epic traditional doom, I sayeth, Solitude Aeturnus returns from hiatus, proudly. The cleeean vocals of Mr Perez and the heaviness this album plunders is what ...
Earthless, Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky.(RICKTER SCALE OF DOOM)
Jun 01, 2007 ... EARTHLESS, Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky (Tee Pee) Yep, Mario Rubalcaba (RFTC, Hot Snakes, Alva Team) is the bruising drummer, Isaiah is the guitar jamaster, ...
Middian, Age Eternal.(RICKTER SCALE OF DOOM)
Jun 01, 2007 ... MIDDIAN, Age Eternal (Metal Blade) This is Middiandoom, motherfuckers, Mike S' new band. Middian pulverizes the meek, and treads over ...
Notes from the underground.
Jun 01, 2007; ... LATELY IT'S BEEN TOUGH to find a good place for shows in the Bay Area. At 924 Gilman, undercover cops peruse around and bust kids for drinking. Shit sucks. People just want a spot without rules where they can have fun without worrying about getting arrested or beat up by bouncers. Places ...
Thrasher hella pages: shops that are down with Thrasher.
Jun 01, 2007 ... ALABAMA Birmingham Faith Skate & Supply Boaz The Cool Store Cullman Highland Adventure Outfitters Jason Green Skateboards Ft. Payne Alibi Hoover Ride Skateboards ...
Photograffiti.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Scott Laird don't ollie under cope; this must be an over-vert tight spot for sure. Caseyville. IL. Photo: Koehler [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Calba contemplates turn ratios eight feet above flat on a Mesa, AZ frontside rock. Photo: Pod [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Diggin' holes.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... PHX AM WENT OFF WITH THE OC'S COLLIN "2 L'S" PROVOST pouncing to the top of the podium with his well-rounded ATV approach. Shows what having a private skateparkin your backyard can get you. Other big names taking home trophies include Darkstar's Nick Fiorini, Foundation's Sierra Fellers, ...
Rock solid.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Substantial PCL surgery has failed to sideline Tony Trujillo, who at the moment is back in the Bad Shit studio working on Drain Baby. Did we already tell you that Nick Trapasso is on Volcom? His signature pajama pants should be coming soon. Twenty years later, Vision ...
Sinkign ship.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Arthouse Distribution has just launched recently, offering the latest and greatest from Bueno, Popwar, Crimson and also Todd Bratrud's new Teenage Runaway urethane. Kris Markovich is the acting president and Inglewood's Malcolm Watson has come on as the new Popwar team manager. Industry ...
Pro plot.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... With gas in California hovering near the $4-a-gallon mark, several pros have been seen hitting the highways in the latest hybrid vehicles. Eco-warriors include Andrew Reynolds and Eric Koston (each in a Prius), Ed Templeton (in a Civic), and Torey Pudwill (pushing a Camry). Always ...
Bad reception.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... He may have only a few teeth left ...
Thicker than water.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Cardiel and Toad ...
Nike sike.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... From the Skate One fiends comes the ultimate in Powell "remember then." This out-distances even those famous Peralta-era reissues; newly found NOS aluminum Sims, Quiksilvers, and Powell Co Quicktails will be sold from the vaults of Goleta. ...
Hesh meets fresh.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... TNT and the Predator ...
Johnny blaze.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Justin Block collaborated with Brian Wood of Straight A in Ashboro, NC, to produce a bloody ritual scarification tribute to Kevin Ancell's art. The leg back piece features a Spitfire head that seemingly changes expressions when the limb is in motion. The reclusive Ancell appeared moved ...
Stay up.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Popular veteran pro rider turned Eastern Skate exec Ray Underhill is in the process of recovery from a series of conditions and complications due to his brain tumor and related operation. Most recently, Ray had experienced a wide-awake throat surgery, which resulted in a significant return ...
Game time.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Stranger sponsorships just keep on emerging, and so we find Sheckler, Koston, and Carroll--plus assorted other digital Dons--flogging Panasonic gear. Tony Larson, Andy Mueller, and Andy Jenkins are also on the Panapump at the Art Dump. Another odd sighting reportedly had Nike SB ...
Rip in peace.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ben Pappas 1977-2007 Skating lost another great: Ben Pappas ...
Head talk.(TRASH)
Jun 01, 2007 ... "Just tell me what you really think. I want to hear the truth."--Jim Thiebaud "Holy crap! I survived having ...
Firing line: Nick Dompierre.(ON BOARD)
Jun 01, 2007 ... DOB: 7/29/86 Weight: One-hundred sixty-eight pounds Height: Five foot 11 inches Sponsors: Real, Spitfire, Thunder, Volcom, Adio, Solstice skateshop, No Problemo Burritoshop First Board: Girl Favorite Band: Don't really have one, but ...
Five ...(ON BOARD)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Bullocks and Mayhem Mix 1. Exploited, "Punks Not Dead" 2. Motorhead, "Ace of Spades" 3. GBH, "Clay Singles Collection" 4. Venom, "Black Metal" 5. Rudimentary Peni, "Farce" --Dia Muerte, San Francisco The Real ...
Awful truth: heavy metal music often "a comfort for the bright child".(ON BOARD)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Intelligent teenagers often listen to heavy metal music to cope with the pressures associated with being talented, according to research. The results of a study of more than 1,000 of the brightest five percent of young people will come as relief to parents whose offspring are devotees of ...
Aggressive streak.(SOMETHIN' ELSE)
Jun 01, 2007 ... A $2,000 BET and an all-nighter was all the convincing Globe's Gary Valentine needed to commit the ultimate crossover. He gave it two ...