Viva Emptiness

Katatonia

Viva Emptiness

RELEASED: March 24, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Ghost of the Sun 4:11 2. Sleeper 4:12 3. Criminals 3:51 4. A Premonition 3:37 5. Will I Arrive 4:13 6. Burn the Remembrance 5:26 7. Wealth 4:27 8. One Year From Now 4:06 9. Walking by a Wire 3:37 10. Complicity 4:05 11. Evidence 4:40 12. Omerta 2:58 13. Inside the City of Glass 4:07
Viva Emptiness is the fifth studio album by Swedish metal band Katatonia, released in 2003. The album showcases a blend of melodic death metal, gothic metal, and alternative rock influences, characterized by its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. The band's signature melancholic style is evident throughout, with a focus on themes of loss, despair, and existentialism. It has been well-received both critically and among fans, solidifying Katatonia's status in the metal and rock music scenes.