Falconer

The Profile

Falconer are a Swedish power metal band formed in 1999 by guitarist Stefan Weinerhall, blending power metal with folk flourishes and storytelling. The band is noted for Mathias Blad’s baritone vocals, with a period featuring Kristofer Göbel on two mid-era albums.

Formed in 1999 by Stefan Weinerhall (ex-Mithotyn) with drummer Karsten Larsson; Swedish power/folk metal style; vocals by Mathias Blad on most albums, with Kristofer Göbel on The Sceptre of Deception and Grime vs. Grandeur; active 1999–2020; final album From A Dying Ember released in 2020.

Two DeBaser reviews spotlight Falconer’s blend of power, folk, and epic metal. Chapters From a Vale Forlorn earns strong praise for melodies and medieval atmospheres. The Sceptre of Deception highlights Kristofer Göbel’s versatile vocals and solid power tracks, with minor critiques on immediacy. Overall sentiment is positive toward the Swedish outfit’s craft.