Thrasher was an alternative skateboarding magazine printed by High Speed Productions.
The famous Thrasher logo uses the Banco typeface designed by Roger Excoffon in 1951.
The title's motto - "Skate and Destroy" - was an expression used by skaters and punks of the 1970s.
Although it was not the best-selling title within the sport for a long time, it grew as an underground and raw response to those who promoted skating as a polished and mainstream outdoor activity.