Pushead

Here is Thrasher's September 1987 issue, with the fresh artwork by Pushead, who has made quite a name for himself through the years, most noteably designing cover art designs for groups like metallica and Dr. Octagon to name a few.

Pushead worked as an artist and writer for Thrasher during the late 80's and early 90's, and had his own section in the magazine entitled the 'Pus Zone' where he would discuss music and make social commentary.

The skulls and shit were not so much my taste back then as I associated them with metal and metal heads and so forth, a scene which I wasn't much into, but over the years Pushead's work has grown on me. He's stayed consistent with the way he does his art, and you can always tell when a work is his. He recently designed a pair of Nike SB's which are really flavor. Read More......

Thrasher February 1989

I know you've just spent an hour paging through endless search results after googling the words 'Gleaming the Cube review', but have no fear, you have finally found the best one. A review of one of the greatest skateboarding movies of all time from Thrasher's February 1989 issue. This one also features an interview with New Wavers Devo, and the usual late 80's Thrasher material, Igor's record collection, ask the dr., various ads, enjoy...








Gleaming The Cube

Quite possibly the best movie ever made, reviewed here in Thrasher...














Shallow End

An article done about riding the shallow end in a pool.




















Street Plants from Hell










Ask The Doctor

Rick Blackhart responds to reader mail, answering questions and offering his helpful opinion. This time he tackles subjects including skater haters and what to do when your balls keep sliding out the side of your shorts.









Skater's Edge

An in-depth study of Stickerology: The acquisition, collecting, trading, use and abuse of skate stickers















Igor's Record Collection

I've never owned or listened to any of these albums, but maybe you have.













Devo Interview














Stussy

Funky fresh gear
Stand out in the crowd


Gotta love the stussy ads










H-Street

Video ad, probably for Hokus Pokus.
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Thrasher October 1987

This was a pretty good issue right here, despite the not so great cover. The feature article covers the skateboarding scene in New York. Featured you'll see Harold Hunter one of New York's best, who later went on to ride for the Zoo York team and show his acting chops in the classic film Kids. Unfortunately Harold passed a few years ago, but he will always be remembered. Also you'll see included a profile of graftti artist Eric Haze, and other prominent New York skaters at the time.







N.Y.C Article


































Other Highlights


A Young Danny Way
for a Jimmy'z ad

Ray Underhill for a Powell
Bones wheels ad

Tony Mag for an Airwalk Ad

One of the better parts of Thrasher, and what seperated it from Transword and the other magazines, was the 'Igor's Record Collection' column. Although it doesn't show up in every issue, when it did appear it always had reviews of the under the radar bands. This issue features an unflattering review of Nirvana's debut 'Bleech' LP, being written off as another typical Seattle band from the Sub Pop label, and also a review of The Pixies' 'Doolittle'. Two of my favorite CD's.







Here is World Industries team rider Jeremy Klein jumping over a flaming garbage can along with his part from the classic 'Rubbish Heap' video.

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