Its main subjects are loneliness, social relations, crime, lying and depression. Viva Emptiness incorporates more of a rock style, with a strong but melodic doom metal sound influenced by progressive and alternative metal. The album was re-released in 2013, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the album.
The song "Wait Outside" was recorded during the album sessions, but was not released until 2005 on The Black Sessions. It was also included in the 10th anniversary edition of the album.
Viva Emptiness was released on April 29, 2003. The album was re-released in 2013. The re-release features new keyboard arrangements and was completely remixed and remastered by David Castillo, as the band wasn't satisfied with the overall sound and production of the original release. The track "Inside the City of Glass" features vocals and lyrics on this edition, compared to the instrumental version included in the original release.
Two more songs were recorded during these sessions. One of them, "Wait Outside", is available on the second disc of "The Black Sessions" compilation. The second song, "Consternation", was re-recorded for 2006's 'The Great Cold Distance'.
Released as digipack in 2004.
Released on gatefold vinyl limited to 1000 copies in 2004 by Infinite Vinyl Series.
Released as super jewel box CD in 2010.
Released on vinyl in 2011 limited to 2000 copies.
Re-released "revamped, remixed and remastered" on October 28th 2013, with new artwork. This version also includes the out-take "Wait Outside" and a version of "Inside the City of Glass" with added vocals. This re-release marks the album's 10th anniversary.
Omerta [Omertà] is a word for code of honour, or code of silence, mostly in the mafia.
Recorded at Studios 301 in Stockholm on October / November 2002.
Additional recording at Studio Kuling in Örebro.
Additional editing at The Room in Örebro.
Mixed at Studio Kuling in Örebro on December 2002.
Mastered at Tailor Maid in Stockholm.
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