I am not too familiar with Katatonia but their only release besides Viva Emptiness that I have been exposed to was Brave Murder Day. Brave Murder Day was a nice blend of melody and brutality without sacrificing any emotional content.
Seven years later, the Swedish lords of Doom release Viva Emptiness in a very different setting than Brave Murder Day. Clean vocals are used throughout the album in vain of bands such as Chevelle. The guitars remain fairly metal but there are a number of times in which they stray far from the roots enabling a bit of thinness throughout the song. Keyboards are present to back up the guitars and set certain moods with a few melodies sprinkled in. Don't worry, if you hate Eyes of Rectum (Noctum) and Abigail Williams-esque keyboards that you will be fairly pleased with this. Drums remain simple, nothing exquisite, nothing off timing.
Katatonia attempt to create something different from their previous sounds, the definitely have, but in general is still remains similar to that which is outside of the metal genre.
6/10
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