Deathwish Gang Logo Deck Black/Red Bricks

Founded in 2008 by Jim Greco and Erik Ellington under the Baker Boys Distribution umbrella, Deathwish Skateboards gave two of Baker's most distinctive riders a separate platform for a heavier, darker approach to skateboarding. The brand made an immediate impact through Baker Has A Deathwish, the 2008 video that brought together the Baker and Deathwish crews and featured a career-defining part from Antwuan Dixon that became one of the most talked-about video parts of its era.

Deathwish developed a visual identity drawn from 1970s cult films, heavy metal, underground artwork and the imagery of vintage record sleeves and magazine covers, with riders including Lizard King, Jon Dickson, Jamie Foy and Jake Hayes helping cement its reputation over the years. From its beginnings as a project between two Baker pros, Deathwish has grown into one of the most recognisable brands in the Baker Boys family, with heavy skating, distinctive graphics and an unapologetic attitude remaining central to everything it does.