Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and gear specialist Ola Englund officially releases “The Neverending Story,” 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.
Stream “The Neverending Story” in full via the Youtube player below:
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 Progressive Rock Journal 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.
Purchase “The Neverending Story” here: http://www.olaenglund.com
Tracklist:
01. The Ember Saga
02. Game Over
03. The Astral Gate
04. Dogma Progma
05. The Guillotine
06. Means to an End
07. World Rift
08. The First of Its Kind
09. Artax Reborn
10. Sun & The Moon Part 2
Lineup
Ola Englund / Guitars
Johan Niemann / Bass Guitar
Jon Skäre – Delta Empire / Drums
Guest Guitar Solo on “World Rift” / Jeff Loomis
— 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.
Purchase tickets here: 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.