The annual NAMM music industry trade fair took place from January 20 – 24 in Anaheim, CA.

The Haunted guitarist and Solar Guitars CEO, Ola Englund, was in attendance and has shared a video presenting his favourite gear picks from NAMM 2026.

Englund previously shared a look behind-the-scenes at NAMM 2026: His most recent video features the guitarists discussing their picks for best guitars, pedals, and other gear.

Metal fans were treated to a historic moment at DimeBash 2026 as Englund joined thrash and metal legends Charlie Benante, Dino Jelusick, Tony Campos, and rising guitar phenom Attila Voros for a blistering performance of Pantera’s “Hard Lines.” The full performance can be viewed below.

BraveWords Records releases PRIOR CONVICTIONS the new album by Alcatrazz.

Our friends at Roppongi Rock… “Prior Convictions” bridges Alcatraz's past and future.