Taking the Lead

2002 studio album by Elias Viljanen
Taking the Lead
Studio album by
Elias Viljanen
ReleasedDecember 6, 2002
RecordedPhantom Studios, Finland
GenreInstrumental rock, progressive metal
Length43:12
LabelLion Music
ProducerElias Viljanen
Elias Viljanen chronology
Taking the Lead
(2002)
The Leadstar
(2005)

Taking the Lead is the first solo album by Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen. It was released in 2002 by Lion Music.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Evoke the Spirit"0:35
2."Evil Rock"3:35
3."The Axemaster"4:56
4."I Go Solo"4:13
5."Northern Breeze"3:20
6."Beyond Twilight"4:08
7."Taking the Lead"4:04
8."A Dream Come True"3:33
9."Hyper Boogie"3:29
10."Written in Stars"1:55
11."Passion for Glory"5:16
12."Speed of the Devil"4:04
Total length:43:12

Credits

  • Elias Viljanen – guitars
  • Rami Herckman – bass guitar
  • Tomi Ylönen – drums
  • Tero Ylönen – keyboards (on track 1, 2, 3, 5, 8)
  • Jani Kemppinen – keyboards (on track 6, 9, 11, 12)
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