MORNING! Namm week is coming, what is making you the most excited?

THE T SHIRT RIP NEEDS TO APPEAR EVERY WEEK!!! RIP OF THE DAY!!

As a friend of Ola and someone who has mental health issues, I can say that Ola is a good and understanding friend. The amount of times he has been understanding/patient with my own bullshit whenever we had to do something with Feared or outside of it through the years is heartwarming. Granted, I like to think that I havent been much of a hassle in that regard, but he is absolutely right to say that if you are going through something, call a friend, talk to someone because things wont improve until you open up and accept that you need help. I am finally getting help and its something I shouldve done years ago. I dont really know who I am writing this comment for but Mental health is no joke. Go get help. Good answer bud.

I'm completely hypnotized by Sonic Mania. XD

Non-guitarist with no kids here, I'm up watching the FAQs every week! Kind of a throwback to when I used to get up to watch kids' shows when I was little, the content is just a little bit different :)

This guy is awesome and has inspired me to up my game in my own KZfaq channel. Thank you ola!

You make some fantastic points Ola. When I was 12 my father attempted suicide and it affected my entire life afterwords. If you feel like you want to take your life, there are resources out there to help you. Please look into them, because you have no idea whose life it may hurt or affect in the process.

Love how you have a time stamp index to your video and you have a fast paced video from topic to topic. First time watching one of your videos!

Gorguts’ “The Erosion of Sanity” and Morbid Angel’s “Dominate” are still the sickest seven string albums.

Love that your FAQ go up so early on Sundays. Despite working & sleeping super late as a Chef, I’m still up early every morning because my daughter, who feels the need to come into my room at the ass crack of dawn and jump on my belly to wake me up, which boggles my mind cuz her mother sleeps at a reasonable hour and is way less sleep deprived. My daughter then proceeds to ask me to prepare her breakfast because “daddy is a chef and needs to make me breakfast”. What’s ironic about this situation is that rather than ask me to make her something like “Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Eggs Benedict or a Cheese Omelette” which would be good use of my “particular set of skills”... what does she ask for???? She asks for cereal every morning. So what do I do after I prepare this labor intensive bowl of Sunday Morning Cereal... watch an Ola FAQ!

I think you gave the best answer to the mental health question you could have considering your perspective. It is a hard thing to come to terms with but there is help out there for everyone. I appreciate the way you addressed it.

Hi Ola. I'd like to help with the question regarding depression. I've suffered for many years, but after starting with mindfulness training, I observed that I'm a little 'peculiar', and went to a psychologist, who diagnosed me on the autistic spectrum three years ago. (at 43) Since my diagnosis, and continuing with mindfulness, my general state has improved considerably. I'm noticing the aspects of my life which the depression overshadowed, the people and things in my life for which I am eternally grateful. I started volunteering in the local community, I started a community interest company (non profit) to provide a (TINY) library of instruments for disadvantaged locals, to help them build confidence and communicate through art. Becoming more active has been a boon, and I've even started getting myself in a better shape. So, for people suffering in similar overpowering ways, I most definitely and wholeheartedly suggest mindfulness, volunteering and exercise as the three things which have improved my quality of life incomparably. Sure, I still have my off days, but they're few and far between nowadays, and getting fewer by the day. Big love to you and yours for helping, your videos are always a welcome part of my Sunday routine. (I've gotta do SOMETHING instead of submitting to a false God)

I'm glad your doing rig of the week on its own. I started watching you because of the amp demos then realized that you crack me up almost every video.

If it wasn't for this channel I wouldn't be playing again and buying tons of new gear. I might not agree with everything but I do enjoy this channel. Totally fun to watch.

i like the 8am release time of FAQ. always have something to watch sunday morning while recovering hangover

Sunday mornings are perfect for me! Keep the FAQ where they are.

Sunday morning is great for videos. Only time I get before the family is up. I always enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the weekly FAQ.

I'm up by 6:30 on Sunday's. First thing I look for once I have my coffee in hand is your FAQ's. Keep up the good work!

Rush was part of my electric beginnings. My first Rush album was in 77- 78 2112

Hi Ola, Sunday mornings is the perfect time for your FAQs, and for me its a recurring ritual like "Sunday coffee with Ola"... Keep up the good work, reall enjoy it all!

That t shirt rip was the best thing ever! Awesome content as always my friend!

Ola, I've been watching your channel since your early days. Your shootout videos inspired me to grab a Mesa Mark IV a long time ago. Your metal tone was the best in the industry for showcasing amps. Love it. Glad to see your channel has really exploded. Keep doing what you do.

I love to wake up with the kids sunday morning and watch the faq with a cup of coffee.. its the best upload time 👍🏼🇳🇴

ashlord keep going strong!! Ola appreciate your stand and YES everyone is different and different levels of mental health, thanks for a great FAQ as usual!

Would love to see Andy James guest for Coffee with Ola! Band you should also check out is Threat Signal! Amazing musicians & canadian band! Hope you have have fun at NAMM!

Even if you don't have experience or anything special to share about mental health problems you still show so much sensibility and humanity toward the subject. Seriously, you are the best!

Goodluck on the Namm show and Dimebash Ola... All the best to you and your family this 2020... Cheers!...

Really enjoyed the Rig of the Week vid, keep em coming. As someone who has never owned nor will ever have any space for a tube amp set up, it’s pretty cool to watch

Bam over Jen's face was my favorite thing this year so far lol

Great FAQ Ola. Lots of good, informative answers (to good questions as well). You also seem more energetic and happy again after seeming a tad more worn out around the time before getting set up with the new office. Also wanted to say thanks for highlighting the question about mental health and doing your best to answer it while admitting you don't really have expert advice. I'll agree whole heartedly with 'Thrashlord', music is such an amazing therapeutic tool for someone with for example depression and anxiety, as is the case with me. Your videos are also very uplifting to watch. Both the FAQ's and also more gear-related videos etc even though i don't play any instruments myself. As a massive fan of music and especially metal, it's great to see a guitarist i really like having a successful and entertaining youtube channel around it. To squeeze an actual question into this long rambling comment as well, i'd just like to know if you already have any planned visits to any music festivals or specific gigs this year? And also, do you have a top 3 of festivals that you've been to as a visitor rather than as a performer? Personally i'm going to Sweden Rock Festival for the first time this year. Been to a number of metal festivals a bunch of times before, but never SRF, so super stoked about that. Tack och ha en go söndag! :)

Rip t-shirt 1:35

i love the fact that your videos premire at 8am on sundays

Excellent FAQ!!! Thank you for your time OLA!!!

Ola I was listening to your album "Master of the universe" today. I was mildly disappointed that there were no references to He Man or Skeletor, but was pleasantly surprised in every other aspect. Really nice job. It was really diverse and well done. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for keeping us entertained.

Thank you so much 🙏 I really appreciate you ola💯

"Uranus with Ola" is a good name

I had to watch the video twice. Second: the answers. First: I was mesmerized by Sonic!

Awesome faq.this weekend. Thanx Ola!!

Sup Br-Ola. Thanks for the content FYI. I just wanna say that the FAQ release is so perfect, at least for me. I get up and go to work and by the time I get my break on my shift I get the chance to watch the FAQ. Makes Sunday’s super bad ass.

I love how the plants on the screen are headbanging to the riff that Ola plays at the beginning :)

i love when you have games in background! my favorite was powerstone world 2 for dreamcast. love you dude!

Used to be in bands and play. Now I just play at home. Got 2 kids and work the rest of the week. I get up early every Sunday make myself breakfast and watch FAQ. I really appreciate you putting it up at that time. Thanks Bro for all you do!

FAQ on Sunday morning is actually pretty awesome (at least in my opinion). The older I get for some reason the earlier I get up... FAQ would be great with a cup of coffee and some breakfast. lol! keep up the great work, man. :)

Couldn’t comment earlier. Kept watching 1‘34-1‘37 in a loop for hours until I cried and almost pissed myself laughing... priceless! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I like to see the new gear and guitars. Also enjoy the performances of artists like yourself.

Fkn love the Sonic in the background and the Zelda shirt!!! Getting back in your groove bro. opening Riffs are HEAVY!! Awesome!!!

From my timezone, your vids upload at like 1am. I have no problem with this because it means no matter what time I wake, I am guarentee sunday mornings with ola.

Wow, Ola. What a responsible reply to the question about mental health. Just admitting that you can't relate and that positive platitudes are useless show a greater than average understanding. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for sharing your charm and humor.

I think you're my favorite guitarist Ola England because how cool you are as a person and your riffs are all totally sick. Thanks for talking about mental health as it is very relatable. Awesome new office too! I just moved into a new Apartment too and i felt like you setting up my guitar gear in the studio room.

The FAQ's have become part of my Sunday morning routine. About Jen's comment, most people I know have Sunday band practice which usually (for musicians with kids) start earlier to maximize jamming time. I feel that 8am really is the best time for us!

Ola, I agree with thrashlord, far as u being a shining light for alot of us, is the truth. I wake up struggling everyday and have most of my life but I've been waking up for a while now watching your videos and with your humor and awesome attitude, its uplifting. Im constantly laughing at your videos. I also agree with u when u say the best thing for u to do is just project your positive attitude out thru your videos. It helps some of us for sure. I respect your attitude and view on music. I now have to have a Solar guitar one of these days, not only cuz they are badass but also in support of Ola! Thanks bro! Your videos really help.

just finished playing 'breath of the wild' then suddenly change the mood by going to your channel ,then found out your wearing it!!!Man now two of my fav's were connected, OLA & LINK..

Ola, you'd be surprised how many gigging musicians follow you! However I just watch the videos when I wake up after the premier, and have my coffee with you 🙂

Your a classic Ola! Keep up the good work mate👍

Very cool and insightful FAQ Ola!!

Have fun at the SFaM 20th show, man! I saw DT perform that in chicago last March and it was an incredible experience.

Love your vids dude. Keep rockin 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻

Solar guitars are solid! One of my students has one, it's heavy(literally).

Hey Ola I really enjoy your content because you mix stuff up and move on from one topic to another How about selecting a lamb of god riff as the the riff of the week in the next faq Rock on

Hi ola thanks for uploading on Sunday mornings it helps me get over my hangover in the morning 😂😂

Excellent answer regarding mental health issues. Very well said.

We all up Sunday, 8 am !!! Yeah we are troopers ... Thanks for the vid bud.

The shirt rip was so gloriously unexpected. Don't scare me like that padre.

Your awesome Ola and I appreciate ya brother.

Thanks for your input on ThrashLords mental health issues and anxiety/ depression question last faq...I myself deal with anxiety and panic attack and many times I get on your channel, check out all the Will it chug series (favorite is the little squiar amp) and just watching you jam and inspiring me to keep playing and pushing threw hard times! Cheers!

Hey Ola thank you so much for all you do for the community and gracing us with you awesome "Positive Ola" attitude. Have you heard of the new band Strigoi? Their debut album, Abandon All Faith, has got sum great and heavy tones. Anyway keep up the great work, good luck on your future endeavors and cheers from The States

Jen is such a gem! Cheers from Vienna

I’m up at 5am in the USA and I love watching your videos and drinking coffee with you.

Hooray for the continuation of Rig of the Week!

For someone with no experience you are making some very valid points regarding mental health. Thanks.

Ola, I used to pick just like you, I decided at the beginning of 2019 to relearn the other pick grip, it really slowed my practice down, but by the end of the year I was back up to pace and now I can do both. You'd be surprised how easy it is to switch between the two once you learn them both. Hope you stick with it and it works for you

Had to pause at 10:21.. I am a bass/guitar player, but rarely gigging anymore. I do, however, work until around 1am, which translates to getting home on Saturdays to a new Ola FAQ. I typically don't watch live streams until after they have aired, prefer it that way most of the time. So having the "premier" thing at 1 is great for me. I don't have to wait for the "live" bit to be over hahah Love the vids, keep em up and release em whenever you want #) Cheers from Cincinnati

Ola - you nailed it. i'm about to turn 38, have two kids, and i stay up really late on Friday and Saturday nights playing guitar, watching youtube, movies, etc... which means FAQ's premier around 2AM for me I usually watch them as soon as they show up.

Glad you had a spare shirt with this time hahaha. That FAQ moment with potential reaction to name change was the best. Hahaha

Hey Ola, great channel! It keeps me looking forward to the next video, whether rig of the week or FAQ or any other topic. What's your approach towards solo writing? Is improvisation part of your solo writing process at all? All the best in your upcoming shows and greetings to the family!

I just got my A2.6FRLN and it’s great. Hands down the best out of the box setup I’ve ever seen!

I second the "Uranus with Ola" motion. (By the way, the Eastern European guy's actually called Sergei Yurtchenko but your attempted reading make me chuckle a bit, so thanks for that.) Thanks a lot for elaborating some on the differences between 1 & 2 Solar Series, because I've been planning on getting (at least) one of your axes for a while. Also, I genuinely think the Solar Amp idea mentioned below in the comments could be a great seller! All the support from Bavaria.

Those pickups sound so sweet on that red guitar!

We love Ole in Durham NC USA!!! You've inspired and helped me and my friends many times! All of us guitar pla....I mean owners! Player might be a strong word.

Most important thing about this channel? Is the way you Ola make feel people who are watching you in these videos. The way of being your self that you have is a sort of trademark. So doesn't matter what you are talking about, it's just the way you are doing it that makes us feel better.

Thanks Ola !!

Can’t wait for your NAMM vid!

My wife and I have been watching a lot of the ‘Nordic Noir’ crime thrillers ie: the bridge (bron broen), The Killing, Wisting, Those Who Kill... etc Why are you guys such sickos up there? Keep them coming!

Yep, I hardly drink any alcohol these days (don't miss it all that much), I'm very rarely playing any gigs these days (I DO miss that very much), I do have kids, and I am often awake early Sunday morning (these last two are closely related). I have had depression issues, many years ago, and I definitely recommend that if you are having any issues with depression to get help, talk to family, make sure to make time to do the things in life you enjoy (for me it was playing music, working out, sparring martial arts, cooking for my wife/family/friends, watch comedians, even video games, reading/writing, talking with friends) get some hugs, don't be afraid to ask for help, don't be embarrassed, it just sometimes happens, and do NOT just bottle it up inside and hide it and think it will just go away on its own. There could be an underlying cause that can be treated and that could help, or sometimes a counselor or a psychiatrist can help, just someone to talk to, and sometimes bottling it up and doing nothing about it, you end up building up resentment, or hopelessness, or guilt. I was very depressed, I was hopeless, deep in despair, and I at times just didn't want to be me anymore, everything in my life was going bad, but I somehow, managed to keep going, whether I wanted to or not, and through some miracle decided to believe. And then more miracles happen, and I know it sounds crazy, but it's true, and I am still here, and right now my life is pretty great. So life does get better. Just don't give up on yourself, don't give up on the fact that there are people out there that will end up needing to turn to you. And by that time maybe this will be a lot better and you'll be more than ready. Hang in there.

I legit thought it said ”Metal Health” 😂

Hey Ola... much better than a rig of the week section is a rig of the week section with every rig you showed profiled with a kemper :D keep up the good work, have fun @ namm

Thanks Ola 🎸🤘

i knew you were going for the crystal mountain riff before you started playing, i have a sixth sense when it comes to crystal mountain as its my favourite death song

Shred is not dead. I'm 51 and been playing since 1986. One thing I have learned is there will always be someone listening to someone in every generation. There are so many humans that I doubt any genre will fully ever die again. haha! But hey Ola, I enjoy listening to you play and you are right. Guitar players today are pushing new limits on technical and it pretty cool watching things just in my timeline so far morph from one thing to the next. Its a great time to be alive for music.

You always brighten any day.

The shirt change out was brilliant Ola :)

I relearnt my picking technique after over 10 years of backwards picking like you. Made a little velcro strap that I attached to my thumb which had a slit cut in it for the pick to poke through. After a few months of religiously playing with that thing on I now play with a "normal" technique and Im making so many improvements where I had previously plateaued for years.

Hey Ola , my wife didn’t buy me a Solar guitar for Christmas but she did get me a “Chug is Life” T shirt, so i think iI’ll keep her for another year 😀. Love your videos, always look forward to an FAQ on a Sunday morning 😉

Ola! So happy for you and your new office! I am curious of your opinion and if you have heard Life Of Agony and Baroness? Also just bought your solo album Master of the Universe. Absolutely brilliant! Love it. Thank you for some great music! #PositiveOla #teamcart

Regarding the solo question at around 4:30 - I absolutely love your vibrato style! It's literally perfect and it's probably one of my favourite vibratos in guitar playing out there. Super tasty and precise in terms of timing and intensity, would you be able to do a quick lesson and your approach in the next Anus With... I mean.. FAQ? Love your content, and I've been a fan since good ol' days of KZfaq! Peace xo

Mental health is a very difficult subject. Depression, ADD and anxiety have nearly ruined my musical inclination and the energy drain from these issues have caused severe issues with being in bands, writing songs, no energy to practice etc. and I started playing the electric guitar back in 1990 (started with learning blues/rock/hendrix/ace frehley/etc., in 1991 I played and wrote songs in a death metal band and then moved on to other kinds of metal and various other genres, mashing it up in my own way) and mental health issues have repeatedly dragged me off the scene only to get back for a while, playing live shows, trying to write songs only to get really low and depressed again. It is very difficult for someone with no experience of true depression/anxiety and similar issues to do/say things beyond what you already said in this FAQ. Rock on Ola. Om jag hade haft tillräckligt med pengar hade även jag förmodligen köpt en Solar A2.6B. ;)

Thanks for being you, and all the great content! Why aren't you coming to Larvik guitar festival this year?

Good morning Ola I'm enjoying your shows Metal is good for the soul.

1:34 i love this man

All I know is that my E1.7 FBB just got here and I absolutely love the Evertune and both my Solar guitars!!