Thrasher Magazine was founded in January 1981 by Independent Truck Co.'s Fausto Vitello amongst others, the magazine is regarded as 'the bible' by many due to its anti-commerciality and voice unlike any other skateboard mag. By staying true to the ethos and attitude of its inception Thrasher Magazine has grown to global fame with a range of T-shirts, hoodies and caps emblazoned with the iconic Thrasher Magazine and Thrasher Flame logo.