Sweden's Katatonia - Jonas Renkse (vocals, guitars, programming), Anders Nystrom (guitars, keyboards, programming), Fred Norrman (guitars), Mattias Norrman (bass), Daniel Liljekvist (drums & percussion) - are back with an outstanding follow-up to 2000's critically-acclaimed 'Last Fair Deal Gone Down'. Produced by Nystrom & Renkse & recorded at Soundtrade Studios in their hometown of Stockholm, 'Viva Emptiness' sees Katatonia really expanding in their self belief. Stillwith their hallmark tears of sorrow spilling over the songs, there is now also a confidence & warmth about the band that adds a new dynamic to the sound.