Ola Englund — guitarist of THE HAUNTED and SIX FEET UNDER, founder of Solar Guitars, and one of modern metal's most prolific presences — has released his new single and official music video "The Ember Saga." The track is the first preview of his debut solo album "The Neverending Story," set for release on October 15, 2026.
"Inspired by classic fantasy adventures, retro gaming, cinematic soundtracks and heavy riff-driven metal, 'The Ember Saga' sets the tone for what is by far my biggest and most ambitious solo album to date," says Englund. The track blends his signature modern metal guitar tone with storytelling imagery drawn from fantasy and vintage gaming — a combination that puts melody and atmosphere front and center without sacrificing the crushing riff architecture that defines his playing.
"The Neverending Story" is shaping up as a major event in Englund's career. The album features a guest solo from the legendary JEFF LOOMIS (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) on the track "World Rift" — a collaboration that will raise immediate expectations for anyone familiar with the work of both guitarists. The rhythm section is handled by Johan Niemann on bass and Jon Skäre on drums; mixing duties go to Jocke Skog.
Englund's credentials as a touring and recording guitarist are considerable. As a long-standing member of Swedish melodic death metal institution THE HAUNTED, he has been part of one of the most respected names in modern extreme metal. His concurrent tenure with SIX FEET UNDER has extended his reach into the death metal world. Off the stage, he founded Solar Guitars — a guitar manufacturing company that has grown into a respected international brand — and built a YouTube channel attracting millions of viewers with gear reviews, playthrough videos, and self-aware humor that have made him one of metal's most approachable public faces.
A Grammy nomination and a reported shortlist consideration for the PANTERA reunion project further underline his standing in the global heavy music scene.
"The Ember Saga" is available now on all major streaming platforms. "The Neverending Story" arrives October 15, 2026.