| Taking the Lead | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Elias Viljanen |
| Cover: | Taking the Lead.jpg |
| Released: | December 6, 2002 |
| Recorded: | Phantom Studios, Finland |
| Genre: | Instrumental rock, progressive metal |
| Length: | 43:12 |
| Label: | Lion Music |
| Producer: | Elias Viljanen |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Next Title: | The Leadstar |
| Next Year: | 2005 |
Taking the Lead is the first solo album by Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen. It was released in 2002 by Lion Music.