Sounds like some pretty d*** good playing going on, but the lead work
is really buried in the rythym track. Can hardly make out the solos/leads.

Did you record the rythym track seperately from the leadwork?

If so..try mixing a bit more mids into the lead work and also lower
the rythym tracks volume.

Could be really a good tune I think with the proper mixing.

And...I agree...

The neck pickup is too newoooooodly sounding most of the time.
It's also a crutch as alot of players don't sound smooth without
it.

Hit those shrieking, trebly, overtones and dynamics.

Cause some ears to bleed. Hahaaaaaaaa....