Sweet Savage are a metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They were part of the movement New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). They knew little success, they are renowned because the original guitarist is Vivian Campbell, one of the most appreciated in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, currently member of Def Leppard and of the new formation of Thin Lizzy. They disbanded soon in 1982, they came back in 1984 and 1998, but they recently reformed, also following the unexpected popularity reaised by Metallica covering their song "Killing Time".