The Sceptre of Deception
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The Sceptre of Deception | ||||
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Released | 4 September 2003 | |||
Recorded | May–June 2003 | |||
Studio | Los Angered Recording Studio, Gothenburg | |||
Genre | Power metal | |||
Length | 49:07 | |||
Label | Metal Blade Records | |||
Producer | Andy LaRoque and Falconer | |||
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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
[edit]All songs written by Stefan Weinerhall.
No. | Title | Length |
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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 is bonus track on the Japanese version of the album called "The Gate". This songs is unrelated to the concept of the album.
Credits
[edit]- Kristoffer Göbel – Vocals
- Stefan Weinerhall – Guitar
- Anders Johansson – Guitar
- Peder Johansson – Bass
- Karsten Larsson – Drums
Guests
[edit]- 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".
References
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