28/4/08
The 'SAVE HARROW' day went off even though it rained on and off all day. Heres a pic of Horsey blunting the pool. Full edit of the day soon.
Aussie News - Rhys Grogan is in Bali for 10 days with Insight an Richie is back in the U.S. either finishing off his Transworld part, or going to the premiere, or both! Schooner managed to mess his foot up somehow but should be back skating as soon as it stops raining. Dean Palmer is in or went to Melbourne, and Red Dawg has grown the biggest ginger afro I have ever seenin my life.
11/04/08
A whole new load of boards are now in stock, Check out the product pages here. There are 2 new Cates boards, 2 new Scotty boards, Nicolsons Haunted House board, Dainton Mexican Skull board, and the 10 year Anniversary Rosette board.
05/04/08
Quick bit of Aussie news, Dean Palmer was one of the NSW team on Slam magazines "Skate of Origin", go here to check it out and be sure to vote!
02/04/08
Save Harrow Jam on 19th April, be there! Click image for bigger version.
02/03/08
Fresh from putting out an inspirational section in 'Better Than Life' this is Patrick Melcher switch wallriding his way on to the cover of Automatic Skate Mag.
Harrow Skatepark and Southbank, two of the UKs most historical skatespots are under serious threat of getting bulldozed.
Sign the petitions here and here and help save these spots!
The Pioneer in St. Abans is another legendary skatepark under threat.
Get your self down to this jam! They always rule, plus you will be helping to raise money to keep the place open.
Sick Zarosh interview here!
Our mate Mac just got a flouro skull...
25/02/08
Jacqui F, a.k.a 'The Stalker' is now Death for Life.
14/02/08
Horsey has been hard at work creating 100 of these limited Death tie dye shirts. Like snowflakes, each one of these is unique.
21/01/08
Deaths golden boy (well actually peroxide blonde) Boots starts 2008 as he means to go on with his first Magazine Cover. Document Magazine Feb '08. Skating every single day pays off. Yeah Boots.
01/01/08
Happy New Year from all at Death Skateboards!
31/12/07
Death Bearings out now! Fast enough to outrun the Reaper! Abec 7 with removeable rubber shields. Built to last, quality guaranteed.
11/12/07
Cates managed to get himself a Sidewalk cover for the Festive Season.
This years Xmas Crossfire Jam went off. Check out a video clip here.
5/12/07
Melcher has a video clip well worth watching here., part 2 is here!
14/11/07
Links galore for you today! Horsey has an interview over on the crossfire site, go check it out.
Cates' band 'Day Release" have front page props on the Kingpin site, video on mpora is here and their myspace page is here. Enough plugging for you Cates, or shall I mention the secret footage of you ghostriding the whip?
Australian Premiere of "Better than Life is on 22nd November at the Shakespeare Hotel, Sydney. Starts at 8.30pm, go check it out too. No link unless you want to look over here.
Pics from the Harrow Death Premiere courtesy of Troy West here.
2/11/07
Updated premiere dates can be found here. Just added is the Death Skateboards "BETTER THAN LIFE" Sheffield Premiere
Thursday 15th November at The House Skatepark
Watch the new Death video on their big screen at 7.30pm.
Usual prices if you want to skate but if you're just coming down to watch and soak up the atmosphere then they''ll let you in for free.
As usual it's a 'bring a bottle' party and they don't charge corkage.
Ronny is threatening to come down and says that he'll be the drunkest bloke there, in the corner.
Opening as usual 5pm - 10pm.
31/10/07
Here are the dates for the premieres of "Better Than Life".....
Wednesday 7th November:
The Trinty Bar in Harrow.
Doors open at 7PM, "Better Than Life" starts at 8:30PM with bands such as The Shrinking Violets, The Seminals, Day Release and Thrust already confirmed for the afterparty. Free entry for all, though this one is a strictly over 18 event.
Sunday 11th November:
The Faversham, Leeds.
Doors open at 7:30, video showing at 9. Bands still to be confirmed, over 18s only.
Tuesday 13th November:
Central Skatepark, Manchester.
Skate session 5-9PM, video showing at 9PM.
Thursday 15th November:
The House Skatepark, Sheffield.
Skate session 5-10PM.
Friday 16th November:
Ramp City in association with Big Woodys, Blackpool.
7:30PM showing in the bar area. Free entry and no age restrictions.
Saturday 17th November:
Xsite Skatepark, Skegness.
12 Noon to 11PM, all day jam with the video been shown at 7:30PM. £5 entry for members, £7.50 for non-members.
30/10/07
A bit late news and i'm sure you already know by now, but thanks to all our riders, and crew that shredded everything in their path; and everyone who voted for us on Document's 'Big Push' tour cos we took the trophy again!
29/10/07
Pete Dossett Limited Edition guest boards and Andy Scott pro model out now!
15/9/07
Melcher doing some last minute filming for our new dvd 'Better then Life' out in November..
11/9/07
BIG PUSH 2007. Go buy Document magazine, check out our section on the Big Push dvd, laugh out load, gasp, cry, say oh my god I can't believe that... most of all enjoy it cos it cost a small fortune.. and of course don't forget to VOTE DEATH here!
10/9/07
Our Fair Dinkum Aussie ruler mate Troy West is curently travelling around Europe and is blogging the whole thing, Hiis 100th post is dedicated to Dan Cates. Check it out here!
18/8/07
Alex Duke boards out now! You can also check out his site here
1/8/07
Our rider Benson is on the cover of Sidewalk mag this month, and has a funny interview too where every other word is a a f******g expletive. Yes Benson!
The rumours are true.. Andy Scott is now on Death Skateboards! Pro model out soon..
Zarosh boards finally out now.. Sorry for the delay but they are worth the wait!
6/7/07
Nick Zorlac has an interview at caughtinthecrossfire.com
16/6/07
Dave Allen just got back from 4 days in Denmark and Sweden with Cates and Steak, filming for the new DVD. His board is now also available in an 8" now, for all of you not man enough for the full size Allen deck.
11/6/07
Adam Moss is now on Death flow.
8/6/07
People kept asking us to bring the Blackwell Lost Soul deck back, so we did but with a twist.
Blackwell 'Lost Soul II' out now..
6/6/07
Some of the Death team headed over to Israel on a skate mission, thanks to Yotam for sending us this clip
And not to be outdone, Melcher, Richie and i think theres even a bit of Schooner in Oz in this clip on Shad Lamberts site.
Aussie Dean Palmer will be on England's sunny shores in the next couple of weeks hanging out with the crew and hopefully getting some footage for the upcoming Death DVD. In other Aussie news, congratulations to Rhys Grogan for getting off lightly in his Court appearance for trespassing, no more drunken wanderings from now on, ok?
22/5/07
Cundall is now living at the infamous House of Doom and stepping up the filming program for "Better than Life".
10/5/07
Our new dvd 'BETTER THAN LIFE' will be out in November.
Expect Insane terrain worldwide, tricks you have definitely never seen before, fast times, good times, you know what we like - as far from the 9-5 world as we can get. All the shit that makes skating Better than (normal) life!
Here is the trailer
10/5/07
Patrick Melcher is currently out in Sydney, Australia hanging out with Richie, and will be off ot Melbourne and Adelaide next week on a filming mission. Last weekend he and some of the crew headed out to Canberra for some shredding.
30/4/07
Dainton was already Death for life but has recently renewed his vows by getting some more work done on and around his Death tattoo. (He's had it for a few years).
10/4/07
Carl 'Potter' Wilson just got the cover of 'Sidewalk' mag. Fronside Blunt in Rom pool! Go Potter!!
5/4/07
Nicolson has finally returned to England after a lengthy stay in Australia residing with fellow Death teamrider Schooner. During Marks farewell drinks Schooner took on the "5 Pub Meal Challenge" and pulled it off. More photos courtesy of Troy West here
4/4/07
Did we mention we did a collaberation with Vox on a shoe??
13/3/07
Nicolsons new 'Inner Demons' board, the first Death board featuring a FULL top graphic is now available. Melcher also has a new 'Surreal' pro board out now too!
26/2/07
Cates is finally on his way back to England after extending his stay in Australia shredding unusual spots, getting severely sunburnt and hanging out in Sydney with his new best friend Wade Burkitt.
25/2/07
Friendly Pete is now Death for Life.
22/2/07
Boots has a 'freshblood' feature up on the crossfire site.
18/2/07
Yesterday Dan Cates, Mark Nicolson, Dean Palmer, Schooner, Rhys Grogan and Red Dawg did a demo for Doctor Danger Skate Shop at Penrith Skatepark, in Sydney, Australia. Photographer Troy West covered the event, we will have a page up on in Tours/Events shortly but in the meantime check out some photos on Troy Wests blog here
17/2/07
Moggins has a mini interview at revertmagazine.com
Nick Zorlac has recovered from and ankle injury and now broken his arm!
10/2/07
Rob Smith is now Death for Life.
3/2/07
Schooner had a bit of an accident out partying with Nicolson at a gig on Wednesday, and ended up falling onto a beer glass. 20 stitches later his face is back together. Get well soon, Schoon!!
3/2/07
Nicolson arrived in Sydney, Australia today for a 2 month visit hanging out and filming for the new Death Video. Cates is also over there and both will be doing a a shop signing/demo at Doctor Danger Skate shop in Penrith on 17th March at 12 noon. Go check it out if you're near.
3/1/07
Nicolson put together a clip and kindly uploaded it to YouTube for you all to check out. It should get you hyped to support your local indoor park.
2/1/07
Cates, Wag, Monk and some other crew are currently in Australia getting into mischief and filming for the new Death video. Nicolson will be joining them in the next couple of days. Expect some sick footage to come out of this trip.
4/1/07
Cates has a full length interview in the new Document mag (issue 65), and front cover! Check it out.
3/1/07
Nicolson found some footage from a demo in 2006 and decided to put it up on youtube as a New Years treat for you all. Check it out here