Sweet Savage

**Sweet Savage** is a legendary heavy metal band hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, known for their raw energy and influence on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene. Formed in 1979, the group gained early attention with tracks like "Killing Time," which Metallica later famously covered. Their lineup has featured members like guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join Dio and Def Leppard, and vocalist/bassist Ray Haller. Over the years, Sweet Savage’s music has blended gritty riffs, anthemic choruses, and no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll spirit, as heard in releases like *Bang* and *Straight Through the Heart*. Despite lineup changes and hiatuses, they’ve remained cult heroes, celebrated for their role in shaping metal history and their knack for headbanging-worthy tracks. Recent years have seen them revisiting their archives and keeping the metal flame alive for longtime fans and new listeners alike.