The Leadstar

The Leadstar is the second solo album by Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen released by Lion Music.

The Leadstar
Studio album by Elias Viljanen
Released	August 19, 2005
Recorded	Rantajätkät Studios, Finland
Label	Lion Music
Elias Viljanen chronology
Taking the Lead (2002) The Leadstar (2005) Fire-Hearted (2009)

Track listing

1. "Lord of the Strings" – 01:24
2. "High-Powered" – 03:45
3. "Touching the Sky" – 04:28
4. "Unity for Life" – 03:09
5. "Northern Storm" – 03:16
6. "Fast & Furious" – 04:31
7. "Magic Seven" – 03:27
8. "Follow the Leadstar" – 04:10
9. "Driving Force" – 04:07
10. "Hello (Lionel Richie Cover)" – 04:05
11. "Evilized" – 02:23
12. "Home-Coming" – 02:44

Personnel

• Elias Viljanen – guitars
• Rami Herckman – bass guitar
• Tomi Ylönen – drums
• Jari Koivisto – guitars
• Jukka Talasmäki – guitars

Guest musicians

• Lacu Lahtinen – drums
• Jani Kemppinen – keyboards
• Jaan Wessman – bass guitar
• Lars Eric Mattsson – guitars
• Janne Juutinen – drums
• John Kärppä – guitars