• Skate Rock 2013: Episode 1

    Skate Rock 2013: Episode 1
    It was only logical to begin the burning in Detroit Crack Rock City. Grant Taylor, Ben Raybourn, and a 40 man onslaught - Skate Rock begins now! 
  • Skate Rock 2013: Teaser

    Skate Rock 2013: Teaser
    All of the madness; blood, guts, skateboarding, and tunes in one week. Starting the 15th—new towns, new slams, new freaks. Get ready, it's gonna be a long one—it's on! —Jake Phelps
  • Alex Heskett Reel

    Alex Heskett Reel
    Hood Life videographer Alex Heskett films the finer things in life - skating, trippy-ass art and rock 'n' roll. Soundtrack by Harsh Toke!
  • Blow'n Up the Spot: Ben Raybourn

    Blow'n Up the Spot: Ben Raybourn
    Ben Raybourn rips an undisclosed backyard in this Blow'n Up the Spot for Independent Trucks.
  • Skate Rock: Come One, Come All

    Skate Rock: Come One, Come All
    Four bands, four SOTY's, and over 30 maniacs—this one's for the books. Detroit Skate Rock City starts Friday. Come one, come all...
  • Five Sequences: April 26, 2013

    Five Sequences: April 26, 2013
    Garric Ray comes through with this week's 'five' of Red, Jeremy Tuffli, Willis Kimbel, Cody Lockwood, and Ben Raybourn.
  • Death Match 2013: Yardsale

    Death Match 2013: Yardsale
    On a weekend like Death Match it's only a matter of time until some crazy transfer session goes down on the ramp. This one was fairly dangerous.
  • Death Match 2013: CCS Best Trick

    Death Match 2013: CCS Best Trick
    CCS hosted a best trick contest in the middle of the Death Match madness. Check out their recap video here.
  • Death Match 2013: Pt. 1 of 2

    Death Match 2013: Pt. 1 of 2
    Live music sparked the session, and with guys like Raybourn, Raney, and Zered attacking the ramp, you knew things would get gnarly.
  • The Raybourn Identity

    The Raybourn Identity
    Ben Raybourn is on an absolute tear. If you think this part is gonna be leftovers from the Bones vid you are sorely mistaken. 2013 is lookin' pretty good so far.
  • Elijah Berle for VANS Part

    Elijah Berle for VANS Part
    Berle is in his prime. From deadly rails to harrowing hills in the SFC, no spot is safe from Elijah’s crusade. Seek and destroy, suckas.
  • RIP IN PEACE: Joe Fong

    RIP IN PEACE: Joe Fong
    Joe was not only a pioneering ripper, but also an early member of the Thrasher family. Get to know a legend—gone to soon—with this powerful tribute from his fellow lifer Bryce Kanights.
  • SK8Mafia Promo 2024 Video

    SK8Mafia Promo 2024 Video
    Masaki cracks it off before getting backup from Brandon, Wes, Surrey and The Mafia. Full parts from TJ Rogers and Alexis Ramirez bring the heat.
  • Asahi Kaihara's "Blood Wizard" Part

    Asahi Kaihara's "Blood Wizard" Part
    Sky-high moves at Sloan's, marathon runs at Birdman's and heavy rips in backyard pits, Asahi brings it for Blood Wizard.
  • Cote Rojas' "Mariposa Blanca" Video Part

    Cote Rojas' "Mariposa Blanca" Video Part
    After crossin' the globe to stack on the world's best banks, Chile's Cote Rojas bombs down a black-diamond slope in Japan.
  • In The Mag
    Grant Taylor Thrasher Cover January 2025
    Off the dock and onto a rock, GT’s got this shit dialed. In this issue, we’ve got Pass-Port in Finland, a massive Tiago Lemos interview, Monster taking on the Copenhell festival and a glance into Elijah Berle’s life. Sink your teeth in and enjoy.