Thrasher Magazine

The stars shown bright over SFC last night as we crowned another great. Ishod Wair is the 2013 Skater of the Year.

Phelper kicks off the first show with O.G. City local Tommy G talking about the Bones Brigade girl's club and Black Flag—Thrasher Radio 66.6 the downward spiral. Putting the rad back in radio.

NHS opened their museum to a select group of family, friends, and rippers. From Steve Olson to Eric Koston, we all gathered to revisit history and share skateboarding stories in all its glory. Great job Novak and congrats on 40 plus years!

Cover: Phil Shao – Smith Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Skating Burnside with Mark Gonzales, John Cardiel, Coco Santiago, Diggity Dawes, Skip Towne and more and interviews with Max Schaaf and Scott Johnson Also In This Issue: Rad ams Doug Shoemaker, Nikhil Thayer and James Qua and skating in Santa Rosa and BostonMusic Articles: Santana, No Use For A Name and Gaunt

"Went to Oz, witnessed the gnarliest skateboarding in the history of urethane and even kicked the Mayans in their cosmic balls. 2012 was heavy fuckin' duty."

Here's more photos and footage from this year's SOTY party. This was the first venue in years to not give us a permanent ban. Thanks to everyone who showed, the bands, sponsors Monster and HoodieBuddie, and most of all, David Gonzalez.

A guided tour of SF, casual dining and vintage black metal make for a hell of a SOTY party. Congrats, Gonzo!

Vans got it for us. Park CIty. Go Nordberg or go home. Flip took home the win. Suicidal bro, major gnar!

Remember that dusty old box of decals you were saving? Time to get 'em out.