Bio
A Good Rogering is an eclectic rock band hailing from Austin, Texas, known for their genre-defying sound and electrifying live performances. Conceived in 2008 by vocalist and guitarist Skunk Manhattan, "AGR" blends the raw power of heavy hitters like Megadeth and Mastodon with the dynamic versatility of Faith No More and Type O Negative. This fusion creates a sonic tapestry that ranges from crushing riffs and soaring solos to infectious melodies and haunting atmospheres, all underscored by a sharp, satirical edge.
The band burst onto the scene with their debut album Long Overdue in 2010, unleashing a bold mix of hard rock and progressive experimentation into Austin’s vibrant music landscape. Since then, they’ve gained a cult following with a string of releases, including two full-length albums, an EP, and multiple singles. Their 2022 release, Systematic Paralysis, stands as a pinnacle of their craft, weaving dystopian themes with a potent blend of groove metal ferocity and atmospheric depth.
With road-worn boots and a trail of scorched stages across the U.S., AGR has clocked endless miles, sharing bills with rock titans like Skid Row, Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Steven Adler (Guns N Roses), and Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions) along the way. Armed with a discography that obliterates boundaries and a live show that fuses raw intensity with theatrical grit, A Good Rogering continues to make their mark in the world of rock.
"This Austin-based crew grind out acid-edged hard rock and groove metal that’ll have fans of classic ’90s acts like Alice In Chains and Melvins foaming at the mouth.”
- The Pit
"The Austin, TX, alt-metal crew bring together a beautiful mixture of agro hard rock, weighty groove metal, and strung-out grunge, the result of which is a distilled sense of what ’90s metal was like.”
- MetalSucks
"A Good Rogering is a band that reminds you what’s great about rock n’ roll, regardless of what’s trendy; it’s all about having a good time."
- V13
Music
Systematic Paralysis - released on 4/22/22.
Video
Photos
Press
MetalHeads Forever Magazine
A Good Rogering release video for “A VICTORY LOST”
V13
A Good Rogering Premiere Music Video for Guitar-Driven Single, “A VICTORY LOST”
Ghost Cult Magazine
2023 West Coast Tour Announcement
v13
Bassist Samuel Alvarado on the New Album, ‘SYSTEMATIC PARALYSIS’
MetalSucks
Exclusive: A Good Rogering Release Creepy Animated Lyric Video for “HANDS OF THE CONQUEROR”
MetalSucks
Exclusive Album Stream: A Good Rogering, ‘SYSTEMATIC PARALYSIS’
The Pit
Exclusive Video Premiere: A Good Rogering fear the media machine on ’90s-nostalgic “SYSTEMATIC PARALYSIS”
Metal Digest
Skunk talks with Metal Digest about music, technology, and the American Civil War.
xs rock
Skunk talks about the upcoming album, musical influences, and more with XS ROCK.
Top Shelf Music
Fans of eclectic rock, rejoice! Austin’s favorite heavy rockers A Good Rogering return with “FACE VALUE”, the debut video from their upcoming album, Systematic Paralysis.
v13
There’s little that’s “OUT OF REACH” for driven, kind, and hard-working musicians; artists such as A Good Rogering who today are debuting their new music video.
Metal injection
Eclectic heavy rockers A Good Rogering have a new lyric video we're proud to premiere entitled "FIVE MINISTRIES", a dystopian new song based on 1984.
Rockstar Magazine
Skunk Manhattan heads up the Austin-based eclectic heavy metal band A Good Rogering. Rockstar spoke with him on the influence of their sound and upcoming album.
Not the girl next door show
Skunk Manhattan from A Good Rogering talks with Angela from Not the Girl Next Door Show on Rock Rage Radio.
Sleeping Village Reviews
In the same way that both Alice In Chains and The Smashing Pumpkins are instantly recognizable by their uncanny ability to provide well-written tracks across the spectrum from crunchy to acoustic, AGR proves that they have an apparent bevy of tricks up their sleeves.
Metal injection
A Good Rogering’s latest music video "THIS IS DEATH METAL" is a playful piece with tons of hooks and groove, some over-the-top metal flair, and captivating visuals by Eric Livingston, known for his work with Dead Cross.
Rank & Revue
A Good Rogering has been an Austin heavy rock staple for years. Their witty approach to eclectic rock impresses live audiences time and time again.
contact
General Inquiries
skunk@agoodrogering.com
Booking
agoodrogeringbooking@gmail.com