Attention Deficit

The Profile

Attention Deficit is an American instrumental trio featuring Alex Skolnick (guitar), Tim “Herb” Alexander (drums), and Michael Manring (bass). Known for a high-energy mix of progressive rock and jazz fusion, they released two studio albums and have been praised for virtuosic interplay.

Trio with Alex Skolnick (Testament), Tim “Herb” Alexander (Primus), and Michael Manring; released two instrumental albums, including The Idiot King; style blends progressive rock and jazz fusion.

One glowing review crowns The Idiot King as a modern prog benchmark. The writer rails against the word “supergroup” yet concedes it fits here, given Alexander, Skolnick, and Manring. Specific tracks are praised for electric-jazz shadings, nervous rhythms, and Crimson-esque lyricism. It’s framed as the trio’s second and last album, delivered with ferocious technicality and zero filler.