Viva Emptiness was Katatonia's sixth studio album and is considered among the band's strongest works; a step up even over the seemingly insurmountable greatness of previous release, Last Fair Deal Gone Down. The album was recorded at the famous Soundtrade Studios (part of the 301 group) in Stockholm in October/November 2002 and released the following year; further refining Katatonia's unique and poignant brand of melodic dark rock and metal. This edition of Viva Emptiness features the original 2003 audio mix, which has received a new half-speed master courtesy of Abbey Road Studios, and is presented on limited edition marble vinyl.