The Sceptre of Deception is the third album by Swedish power metal band Falconer, the first with vocalist Kristoffer Göbel and also the first to feature a full band line-up. The album covers events during the reign of King Birger of Sweden and lengthy strife between him, his brothers, and the Danish and Norwegian crowns.

Track listing

All songs written by Stefan Weinerhall.

The Sceptre of Deception

There is bonus track on the Japanese version of the album called "The Gate". This songs is unrelated to the concept of the album.

The Sceptre of Deception

Credits

Kristoffer Göbel - Vocals

Stefan Weinerhall - Guitar

Anders Johansson - Guitar

Peder Johansson - Bass

Karsten Larsson - Drums

Guests

Johannes Nyberg - Keyboards & Backing Vocals

Mathias Blad - Backing & Additional Vocals

Nicklas Olsson - backing & additional lead vocals; last guitar lead on "The Sceptre Of Deception" Elina Ryd - Backing Vocals Elize Ryd - Backing Vocals Fredik Jonsson - Backing Vocals Thomas Sjölander - Backing Vocals Andy La Rocque - Lead Guitar on "Hear Me Pray"

The Sceptre of Deception

Produced by Falconer & Andy La Rocque. Engineered by A. La Rocque at "Los Angered."

References

2003 albums

Falconer (band) albums

Metal Blade Records albums