The Professor’s Picks: New Prog, Fusion, and Metal Releases for August 21, 2026
Join Pete Pardo & Ken Golden for news on the Lasers Edge new releases that are hitting each Friday in the genres or progressive rock, prog-metal, power metal, and fusion.
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August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
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PREORDERS
IQ – The Weekender 2026 (4CD)
CDs
Bubu – El Ultimo Cortejo
Jethro Tull – J-Tull Dot Com
Jordsjo – Pestkronikene
Hats Off Gentlemen, Its Adequate – Parallel Lives
Kohsuke Mine Quintet – Mine
The Night Eternal – Cold Velvet
The Mike Nock Underground – Between Or Beyond
October – October/After The Fall (2C)
Oddland – Unilluminate To Illuminate
Yes – Songs From Tsongas (4 SACD)
Various Artists – J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan Vol. 5
VINYL
Fra Det Onde – Smilet Er En Flyktig Tilstand
Pelegrin – The Curse Of Nephtar (Color Vinyl)
Various Artists – J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan Vol. 5
@Wes1969YT
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Have a very good show of Rush Pete !!!
@chrismcgovern6514
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Can't beat live music Pete. I might be there Sunday, waiting to see tonight setlist. Went to MSG, don't want to see same set. There's always Montreal and Boston.
Got tickets for both Maiden shows, leaning Sunday, subject to weather. It's outdoor. Fantastic to hear you're going to both. I hope you're going to see Luis as well. I go to Progstock with a buddy, I had no idea Luis was playing until I went through the list of bands.
@rikkinadir7979
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Wonderful to you you, Pete. Hope you're doing well (health-wise). Look after yourself.
@MakeWeirdMusic
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
3:52 Yes, we do all want a piece of you!
@TimMoule-z5r
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
I give Brain Salad Surey a rating of 86.25 with is great but I have a bunch of 8 song albums that I rate higher.
@adamlosurdo2114
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Thrilled to hear PP is going to see Rush!
@rickrosinski
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Thanks to Ken, I've had the new Jordsjo release (mentioned in the episode) for a couple of weeks now. It's another quality release by the band, and a must-have if you are a Jordsjo fan and recommended if you like Scandinavian prog in general (Wobbler, Agusa, Anglagard, Anekdoten, etc…).
@robertthompson3239
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Another great show guys!
@sanderberkvens6270
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Great episode! And great to see you both… For me this show is the greatest way to start the weekend with a smile..
@Sean-b2g1s
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Pete – the soccer ⚽️ stadium is outdoors! Enjoy 🎉
@sanderberkvens6270
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Have an awesome time at the Rush concert!! Since yesterday I know I’m going to see Rush in february, with my buddy I know for 38 years..
@BradleyssecondChannel
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Hey pete I hope your doing okay. I was just wondering what your thoughts are the new single from DOWN. And if you'll be reviewing Their new album? Thanks pete keep up the good work and hang in there were all worthing for ya.
@rogertemple7193
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Always good to see the Professor's Pick with Ken and Pete on Friday afternoon,
take care and praying for you.💿
@sljulio
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Common Spelling 😅
@peterm.fitzpatrick7735
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Thanks, gu;ys!
@JoeChewBaca
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Good to see you Pete!
@hammerheadly
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm
I’ll be at the Rush show in Detroit this coming Wednesday yes sir!