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OLA ENGLUND RELEASES THE NEVERENDING STORY 2026, FEATURING GUEST SOLO FROM JEFF LOOMIS
The Haunted and Feared Guitarist Unveils His Latest Solo Album Following Three Singles and Extensive Coverage From Major Metal Media...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLA ENGLUND RELEASES THE NEVERENDING STORY 2026, FEATURING GUEST SOLO FROM JEFF LOOMIS
The Haunted and Feared Guitarist Unveils His Latest Solo Album Following Three Singles and Extensive Coverage From Major Metal Media
OCTOBER 15, 2026 | 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:
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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.
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"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.
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"Means to an End"The third single offered another preview of the 10-track collection ahead of the album's full release.
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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 EnglundGuitars: Ola EnglundBass Guitar: Johan NiemannDrums: Jon Skäre / Delta EmpireGuest Guitar Solo on "World Rift": Jeff LoomisMixing and Mastering: Jocke SkogArtwork: 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 HolidayNovember 12 - Stockholm, Marshall HQ
FEBRUARY 2027
February 5 – Warsaw, Poland – ProximaFebruary 6 – Prague, Czech Republic – Meet FactoryFebruary 7 – Nuremberg, Germany – HirschFebruary 9 – Antwerp, Belgium – ZappaFebruary 11 – Glasgow, UK – SlayFebruary 12 – London, UK – O2 Academy IslingtonFebruary 13 – Manchester, UK – Academy 3February 14 – Bristol, UK – FleeceFebruary 16 – Paris, France – La MaroquinerieFebruary 18 – Copenhagen, Denmark – PumpehusetFebruary 19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser StrandFebruary 20 – Gothenburg, Sweden – PustervikFebruary 21 – Oslo, Norway – John DeeFebruary 23 – Berlin, Germany – Columbia TheaterFebruary 24 – Frankfurt, Germany – BatschkappFebruary 26 – Cologne, Germany – KantineFebruary 27 – Hamburg, Germany – GruenspanFebruary 28 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg (Ronda)
MARCH 2027
March 2 – Stuttgart, Germany – Im Wizemann ClubMarch 3 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – RockhalMarch 4 – Solothurn, Switzerland – Kulturfabrik KofmehlMarch 5 – Munich, Germany – TechnikumMarch 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.
CONNECT WITH OLA ENGLUND
Official Website and Album Orders: http://www.olaenglund.comSolar Guitars: https://www.solar-guitars.comTour Tickets and VIP: https://linktr.ee/escapetheinternet
SELECTED PRESS COVERAGE
Metal Injection: Interview and Q&Ahttps://metalinjection.net/interviews/ola-englund-interview-qa-august-2026
Lambgoat: Album Announcement and "The Ember Saga"https://lambgoat.com/news/53256/ola-englund-the-hauntedfeared-to-release-solo-album-this-fall-share-new-single-the-ember-saga/
BraveWords: "Dogma Progma" Single and Videohttps://bravewords.com/news/ola-englund-unleashes-new-single-and-video-dogma-progma-ahead-of-the-neverending-story-album/
Melodic Net: "Dogma Progma" Single and Videohttp://www.melodic.net/news/ola-englund-unleashes-new-single-and-video-dogma-progma-ahead-of-the-neverending-story
Eternal Terror: New Video and Single Coveragehttps://eternal-terror.com/2026/05/31/ola-englund-new-video-and-single-out/
Metal Noise: The Neverending Story Featurehttps://metalnoise.net/2026/05/news-ola-englund-tells-the-neverending-story
Chaoszine: Third Solo Album Announcementhttps://chaoszine.net/ola-englund-reveals-his-third-solo-album-the-neverending-story/
MEDIA CONTACT
Metal Devastation PRzach@metaldevastationradio.com
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