Cover: John Cardiel – Hoop Of Fire Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 1992 Skater of the Year John CardielAlso In This Issue: An interview with Eric Ricks and how to get laidMusic Articles: Paris, Skatenigs, the Mermen meet the Voodoo Chile, Lords of the Underground and Steel Pole Bathtub

Cover: Rick Ibaseta – 50-50 Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Interviews with Wade Speyer and Mike Vallely and 25 skaters who are killing itAlso In This Issue: Skating in VancouverMusic Articles: Tool, Da Lench Mob, Green Magnet School, Mule and RKL

Cover: Jeff Pang – Backside Shifty Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: Interviews with Ron Knigge and Jeff Pang and a San Jose profile with locals Salman Agah, Tim Brauch, Jason Adams, Ed Devera, Crazy Eddie, JJ Rogers and Jim YoungAlso In This Issue: A tale of two skateparks in Portland and a scene report from SeattleMusic Articles: Tom Waits, Jaw Box, All, Laughing Hyenas and Geto Boys

Cover: Tim Brauch – Nosegrind Photo: KanightsInside This Mag: The history of skateboarding and other crimes part four and an interview with Josh BeagleAlso In This Issue: How to take a good skate photoMusic Articles: Mudhoney, Jesus Lizard, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. and Rocket From The Crypt

Cover: Mike Carroll – Crooked Grind Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: 50 unknowns tearing it up and the NSA Back to the City 4 contest featuring Agah, Senn, Carroll, Santos, Ricks, Duffy and moreAlso In This Issue: Tricks on the edge of insanity, the PSL Junkfest at Grover Beach and the NSA Airwalk Amateur Finals in HoustonMusic Articles: Pantera, Carcass, M.C. Re and Motorhead

Cover: Alphonso Rawls – Back Smith Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: Interviews with Rob Dyrdek and Rob Boyce and three days of skating in ChicagoAlso In This Issue: PSL Pro contest at the San Jose SkateparkMusic Articles: Thud, Wool, Beat Happening, Flop meets the Supersuckers and Therapy?

Cover: Daniel Powell ESQ – Noseblunt Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: San Diego Shakedown and interviews with Jovontae Turner and Steve BerraAlso In This Issue: Pool skatingMusic Articles: KISS, Ministry, Das EFX, Swervedriver and Gang Starr

Cover: Jovontae Turner – Backside Heelflip Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Interviews with Mike Carroll and Mike Frazier and skating in OhioAlso In This Issue: Capitol Burnout III in SacramentoMusic Articles: Stagedivers and Infectious Grooves

Cover: Sean Sheffey – Heelflip Shove-It Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: Interviews with Chris Senn and John Montesi and coverage of the Professional Skateboard League contest series in Golden Gate Park Also In This Issue: New England road journal Music Articles: P.I.L., Reverend Horton Heat, MC 900 Ft. Jesus, Treepeople, Arrested Development, Afghan Wings, Die Kreuzen, TVTV$ and Murphy's Law