Description
Formed in Belfast in 1979 by bassist and vocalist Ray Haller and future Dio/Def
Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Sweet Savage were part of the first wave of
the New Wave of British Heavy Metal – alongside Iron Maiden, Saxon, Diamond
Head, Judas Priest and others.
But unlike their peers, Sweet Savage never released a full album during their first
run. Instead, they became underground legends, especially after Metallica
covered their track ‘Killing Time’ and released it as the B-side of their multi-
platinum single ‘The Unforgiven’. The friendship between the two legendary
bands continues to this day.
Now, with ‘Bang’, the band returns in fighting form. Sweet Savage is not here to
revive nostalgia, but still, on the new album, their roots are unmistakable –
aggressive, fast-paced metal infused with industrial textures and punk rock’s DIY
ethos.
Frontman Ray Haller is backed by longtime drummer Marty McCloskey and guitar
force Phil Edgar. The album features guitar work by Simon McBride, who once
toured and recorded with the band before launching his solo career and joining
Deep Purple.
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