Before Brand Collabs Were Cool: The Birth of Band Skateboards How Powell Peralta and Punk Bands Shaped a Movement Long before brand collaborations became marketing gold, before limited‑edition drops and influencer unboxings, there was Powell Peralta — and there were punk bands. In the early 1980s, they didn’t “partner.” They collided. Powell Peralta didn’t just make skateboards. They made culture. And when they teamed up with punk bands, it wasn’t about profit margins or cros

Band skateboards aren’t just decks—they’re art on wheels. Skaters and music fans are fighting for the same boards. A limited-edition band deck dropped last year and sold out in 4 minutes. Now it’s worth 10x more on resale. It’s nostalgia meets rebellion. Whether you ride or hang it on your wall, these boards carry attitude and legacy. So next time you see a band collab deck—grab it fast. You’re not just buying a skateboard—you’re buying a piece of music history. www.volatiles

BFB&HC (Born From Boards & Heavy Chords) is a merchandise collaboration series between Volatile Skateboards and the bands on our roster. Each release brings the artwork and attitude of our licensed decks into apparel form—ranging from reissues of classic designs to fully sublimated all‑over tees, long sleeves, and hoodies that carry the same energy as the boards themselves. We currently feature collaborations with Nuclear Assault  and Corrosion of Conformity , with many more

The New Volatile Skateboards Wholesale Catalog Is Here We’re excited to announce that the new Volatile Skateboards wholesale catalog is officially live , and we’re now opening up spots for retailers who want to carry our latest decks, artist collaborations, and limited‑run graphics. If your customers are looking for something fresh, exclusive, and rooted in real skate culture, this catalog delivers. What’s Inside the New Catalog New limited‑run deck graphics Officially licens