Ryan Decenzo will go down in history as one of Canada’s finest skateboarders. Remind yourself of some of the ridiculous tricks he has laid down in this new compilation put together in homage of his big spot skills.
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The enjoi family now have their own griptape range as you can see by this cunning new video clip designed to make you want to finger yourself. Choose your look based on your mood and current trick meter progression. Available in your local skate shop.
Leeds locals are enjoying a week of peaceful mini ramp skating thanks to Kings Ramps who have built a mini ramp in a local church at Left Bank, Headingley.
Sessions between the churches arches will continue until 21st February so get down there and have a session. Kids between 8-17 can skate for free, lessons are available and adults can pay for sessions too (£7).
Secure your session here and book ahead whilst Elliot Tebbs’ beautiful new video edit shines some light on what’s on offer.
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Kevin Lowry in Eleventh Hour
Kevin Lowry‘s section from Jabob Harris’ Eleventh Hour film is online and worthy of your time this week.
Local skaters in Southport, Merseyside are rallying support for a petition to bring them a world class concrete park right now and need your support. Their proposals would like to replace the vibe that Solid Surf Skatepark received between 1978-1999, a popular seaside skatepark that attracted people from afar.
“We wish to build not just “a skatepark. We wish to create a venue that will be of a standard to attract national and international events and competitions, which will bring much needed trade into Southport, as well as providing a world class facility for local skatepark users.”
If you are reading this, sign the petition here and let Sefton Council know that any world class skatepark is going to be a catalyst for so much creativity within local youth culture, help kids to be healthy and act as a meeting point for friendships that could last forever.
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METZ
METZ
‘Acetate’
Sub Pop
After what feels like an eternity, Toronto’s most wanted are back. These three peddlers of noise have had us all on tenterhooks since their 2012 debut shook the earth with a colossal helping of riffs, rawness and power, and today marks their triumphant return in the form of ‘Acetate’, the most frenzied four-minutes you’re guaranteed to hear this week.
‘Acetate’ picks up right where tracks like ‘Wet Blanket’ and ‘Wasted’ left off. Their unmistakeable guitar and bass grind fused with head busting drums creates a sound only describable as manic. The track leads METZ’s second album, fittingly titled METZ II, which is due May 4th via Sub Pop and will feature the artwork pictured here.
Watch their new pancake-focused visual below and do whatever you must to get a ticket for their sold-out show at The 100 Club on March 3rd.
Metz II Track Listing:
1. Acetate
2. The Swimmer
3. Spit You Out
4. Zzyzx
5. IOU
6. Landfill
7. Nervous System
8. Wait in Line
9. Eyes Peeled
10. Kicking a Can of Worms
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Gavin Clark RIP
Those who are lovers of Fully Flared, the Spike Jonze and Ty Evans Lakai skateboarding flick that came out in 2007, may remember ‘Heaven’, a tune by UNKLE that ran in the credits at the end whilst the explosions filled the screen. The track featured the wonderful vocal work of Gavin Clark who unfortunately passed this week.
“Gavin was a beautiful man, a wonderful friend and father. A man of unimaginable talent, wit and spirituality, and had a voice like no other. One of the greatest and most unique artists I have had the pleasure to work with. He will be deeply missed.” – James Lavelle
Gavin Clark RIP
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Destruction Unit
Destruction Unit
‘Final Flight’
Sacred Bones
Forever kicking and screaming their way to the forefront of modern noise rock, Arizona’s Destruction Unit blew our minds when they were last in London for the release of Deep Trip in 2013. Now, they bring us a new music video that recalls the mayhem of their live show perfectly. Directed by Cali Dewitt, the visuals on offer here are nothing short of mesmerising, transcending to a higher realm by way of a warped desert ritual, growing increasingly intense as layers of feedback and fuzz are built sky high.
Those who reside stateside can catch them on tour through March at the dates below. We eagerly await their return to the UK.
March Live dates
8th Las Vegas, NV
9th Albuquerque, NM
10th Dallas, TX
11th Memphis, TN
12th Nashville, TN
13th Chicago, IL
14th Columbia, OH
15th Austin, TX
16th Austin, TX
17th Austin, TX
19th Phoenix, AZ
20th Los Angeles, CA
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Bru Roll
Enjoyed Yah Bru 2 in December? You need some offcuts then…
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Pirkka Pollari in Plaza Movie
More rad Pirkdaddy footage from the Finnish skate scene filmed in Martinlaakso and Eira last year.
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