The Sceptre of Deception

The Sceptre of Deception
Studio album by Falconer
Released	September 4, 2003
Recorded	May - June 2003, at Los Angered Recording Studio, Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre	Power metal
Length	49:07
Label	Metal Blade Records
Producer	Andy LaRoque and Falconer
Falconer chronology
Chapters from a Vale Forlorn (2002)Chapters from a Vale Forlorn2002 The Sceptre of Deception (2003) Grime vs. Grandeur (2005)Grime vs. Grandeur2005

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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.

1. "The Coronation" – 4:38
2. "The Trail of Flames" – 5:22
3. "Under the Sword" – 3:44
4. "Night of Infamy" – 6:00
5. "Hooves Over Northland" – 4:09
6. "Pledge for Freedom" – 3:50
7. "Ravenhair" – 5:04
8. "The Sceptre of Deception" – 8:00
9. "Hear Me Pray" – 3:00
10. "Child of Innocence" – 0:57
11. "The Gate" – 4:23

There are bonus tracks on the Japanese version of the album called "Child of Innocence" and "The Gate". These songs are 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
• Mathias Blad - Backing & Additional Vocals
• Nicklas Olsson - Additional Vocals
• Elina Ryd - Backing Vocals
• Elize Ryd - 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."