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.
music Videos
Video by Pennyrock Productions Austin, TX.
Video by The Crowned Studios Austin, TX.
Video by The Crowned Studios Austin, TX.
This Is Death Metal video by Eric Livingtson San Francisco, CA. RIP
Digital Music Releases:
• Systematic Paralysis Album released April 22, 2022
Recorded & Mixed by Kfir Gov at Evil Snail Studios - Austin, TX. Mastered by Maor Appelbaum - Los Angeles, CA.
• Face Value Singeingle released November 19, 2021
Recorded & Mixed by Kfir Gov at Evil Snail Studios - Austin, TX. Mastered by Maor Appelbaum - Los Angeles, CA.
• Mr. Peanut Single released April 1, 2019
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Rob Hinton at Mesa Recording Studios - Austin, TX.
• Out of Reach Single released October 30, 2018.
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Anthony Santo at Westfall Recording - Austin, TX.
• This Is Death Metal EP released September 5, 2017
Recorded by Rob Hinton at Mesa Recording Studios - Austin, TX.
Mixed by Marc Urselli - EastSide Sound - New York, NY.
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum - Los Angeles, CA.
• Lifeblood Album released October 13, 2013
Recorded & Mixed by Rob Hinton at Mesa Recording Studios - Austin, TX.
Mastered by Dave Donnelly at DNA Mastering - Los Angeles, CA.
• Long Overdue Album released February 14, 2010
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Rob Hinton at Mesa Recording Studios - Austin, TX.
Videos:
• Another Handout premiered via Ghost Cult Magazine January 24, 2024.
Shot & Edited by Budro Partida/Penny Rock Productions
• A Victory Lost premiered via V13 May 28, 2023.
Shot & Edited by Marc Coronado/Crowned Studios
• Hands of the Conqueror premiered via Metal Sucks June 22, 2022.
Animation Lyric Video by Scott Rudd
• Systematic Paralysis premiered via The Pit January 27, 2022.
Shot & Edited by Marc Coronado/Crowned Studios
• Face Value premiered via Top Shelf Music November 10, 2021.
Animation by Eric Alan Livingston
• Out of Reach premiered via V13 November 27, 2019.
Shot & Edited by Marc Coronado/Crowned Studios
• Five Ministries premiered via Metal Injection June 28, 2019.
3D Animation Lyric Video by Scott Rudd
• This Is Death Metal premiered via Metal Injection July 27, 2018.
Stop Video Animation by Eric Alan Livingston
Live 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/Booking
skunk@agoodrogering.com