''The Sceptre of Deception'' is the third album by

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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

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and lengthy strife between him, his brothers, and the Danish and Norwegian crowns.

Track listing

All songs written by Stefan Weinerhall. There is

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on the

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ese 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 *

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- 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."

References

2003 albums Falconer (band) albums Metal Blade Records albums {{2000s-power-metal-album-stub