Thrasher #500 (March 2022) is a full-blown celebration of skateboarding history, chaos, and culture—288 thick pages marking the magazine’s monumental 500th issue. The cover, reimagined by Neckface, pays tribute to the very first Thrasher issue from 1981, twisting that original layout into a manic, graffiti-drenched homage that perfectly captures the mag’s evolution from underground zine to global skate bible.

Inside, it’s a non-stop barrage of what makes Thrasher legendary: jaw-dropping photo spreads from around the world, explosive full-length interviews, tributes to past icons, and deep dives into skate culture’s gnarliest corners. Kevin Baekkel unleashes a heavy feature full of hammer drops and brutal terrain, while Alaska’s frozen hellscape gets torn to shreds in an icy road trip that balances beauty and insanity. Legacy columns like My War, Hall of Meat, and Firing Line sit alongside fresh content, showcasing how the mag stays true to its roots while still charging forward.

Packed with sticker sheets, posters, and special shoutouts from decades of contributors, Thrasher 500 is more than a magazine—it’s a time capsule of skateboarding’s most raw, real, and reckless moments. It honors the dirt, blood, and glory of skateboarding across generations without softening the edges. This issue isn’t just big—it’s historic.