The Leadstar Explained

The Leadstar
Type:	studio
Artist:	Elias Viljanen
Border:	yes
Released:	August 19, 2005
Recorded:	Rantajätkät Studios, Finland
Label:	Lion Music
Prev Title:	Taking the Lead
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	Fire-Hearted
Next Year:	2009

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

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