2011, This new special edition re-release sees the original twelve track instrumental tour-de-force packaged with the added bonus of a professionally shot previously unreleased seven track live DVD entitled EVIL SPIRIT LIVE which contains material from Elias' two solo albums. Fans of highly charged guitar instrumentals will find much to enjoy within TAKING THE LEAD thanks to its heavy dose of melody intertwined with the thrilling guitar flash and virtuosity for which Elias is known.