OLA ENGLUND – unveils his latest solo album, featuring guest solo from Jeff Loomis

Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and gear specialist Ola Englund officially releases The Neverending Story 2026, a 10-track solo album featuring his signature guitar work, a fantasy and retro-gaming-inspired concept, and a guest guitar solo from Jeff Loomis on “World Rift.”

Known for his work with The Haunted and Feared, as well as his popular guitar-focused YouTube channel and Solar Guitars brand, Englund brings together an accomplished lineup of musicians for his latest solo release.

The album follows three previously released singles: “The Ember Saga,” “Dogma Progma,” and “Means to an End.” The lead single, “The Ember Saga,” arrived on May 27, 2026, introducing listeners to the record’s theatrical approach, riff-driven songwriting, and fantasy-inspired atmosphere. The subsequent release of “Dogma Progma,” accompanied by a music video, offered another preview of the album’s musical direction, combining technical precision, melodic passages, and heavy grooves.

The singles have helped generate attention from established metal publications, including Metal Injection, Lambgoat, BraveWords, Melodic Net, Eternal Terror, Metal Noise, Chaoszine, and other outlets. Coverage has included interviews, album announcements, single premieres, and features exploring Englund’s latest musical undertaking alongside his work as a content creator and guitar entrepreneur.

With the full album now available, listeners can experience all 10 tracks, including “Game Over,” “The Astral Gate,” “The Guillotine,” “World Rift,” “The First of Its Kind,” “Artax Reborn,” and “Sun & The Moon Part 2.”

One of the album’s notable highlights is “World Rift,” which features a guest guitar solo from Jeff Loomis, widely recognized for his work with Nevermore and Arch Enemy. His contribution joins Englund’s own guitar performances in a release that places musicianship and guitar-driven composition at the forefront.

Englund performs all guitars, with Johan Niemann on bass and Jon Skäre of Delta Empire on drums. Jocke Skog handled mixing and mastering, while Sylvain Lucchina created the album artwork.

Limited vinyl and other media formats are available through Englund’s official website.

ORDER THE NEVERENDING STORY 2026 :

http://www.olaenglund.com

Full Album Streaming Now: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWfbHMxh2lk

THREE SINGLES SET THE STAGE

Ahead of the album’s release, Englund introduced the record through three singles:

“The Ember Saga”

Released May 27, 2026, the lead single established the album’s theatrical, riff-heavy character and fantasy-inspired concept. The release received attention from outlets including Metal Injection, Lambgoat, and BraveWords. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXXMLRD9mz8

“Dogma Progma”

Released in August 2026 alongside an official music video, the second single showcased a combination of technical guitar work, soaring melodies, and heavy grooves. The release was covered by BraveWords and Melodic Net.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KWZcx_–2w

“Means to an End”

The third single offered another preview of the 10-track collection ahead of the album’s full release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1cULyDYlHk

 THE NEVERENDING STORY 2026 TRACKLIST

  The Ember Saga

  Game Over

  The Astral Gate

  Dogma Progma

  The Guillotine

  Means to an End

  World Rift

  The First of Its Kind

  Artax Reborn

  Sun & The Moon Part 2

ALBUM CREDITS

All Music: Ola Englund

Guitars: Ola Englund

Bass Guitar: Johan Niemann

Drums: Jon Skäre / Delta Empire

Guest Guitar Solo on “World Rift”: Jeff Loomis

Mixing and Mastering: Jocke Skog

Artwork: Sylvain Lucchina

ESCAPE THE INTERNET PART 2 TOUR

Englund will also take his Escape the Internet Part 2 Tour across Europe in February and March 2027, with dates scheduled throughout Central and Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.

VIP upgrades include a meet-and-greet with photos, exclusive merchandise, early entry, and a dedicated hangout experience.

TICKETS AND VIP UPGRADES:

https://linktr.ee/escapetheinternet

TOUR DATES

October 16 – Mallorca, Full Metal Holiday

November 12 – Stockholm, Marshall HQ

FEBRUARY 2027

February 5 – Warsaw, Poland – Proxima

February 6 – Prague, Czech Republic – Meet Factory

February 7 – Nuremberg, Germany – Hirsch

February 9 – Antwerp, Belgium – Zappa

February 11 – Glasgow, UK – Slay

February 12 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington

February 13 – Manchester, UK – Academy 3

February 14 – Bristol, UK – Fleece

February 16 – Paris, France – La Maroquinerie

February 18 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset

February 19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Strand

February 20 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik

February 21 – Oslo, Norway – John Dee

February 23 – Berlin, Germany – Columbia Theater

February 24 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp

February 26 – Cologne, Germany – Kantine

February 27 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan

February 28 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg (Ronda)

MARCH 2027

March 2 – Stuttgart, Germany – Im Wizemann Club

March 3 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal

March 4 – Solothurn, Switzerland – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl

March 5 – Munich, Germany – Technikum

March 6 – Vienna, Austria – Arena

ABOUT OLA ENGLUND

Ola Englund is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and entrepreneur known for his work with the metal bands The Haunted and Feared. Beyond his work as a recording artist, Englund has built a substantial presence in the guitar community through his YouTube channel, which focuses on guitar-related gear and equipment with an emphasis on metal. He is also the founder of Solar Guitars, a guitar company dedicated to instruments for modern players.

His work spans recording, live performance, gear demonstrations, and instrument design, establishing him as a recognizable figure in the international metal and guitar communities. 

Official Website and Album Orders: http://www.olaenglund.com

Solar Guitars: https://www.solar-guitars.com

Tour Tickets and VIP: https://linktr.ee/escapetheinternet