The Sceptre of Deception explained

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.

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

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"

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