Former Sweet Savage guitarist Vivian Campbell has reunited with his old bandmates to record new music for the first time in almost 45 years.

Frontman Ray Haller revealed exclusively to eonmusic's Eamon O'Neill that Campbell has recorded two brand new songs with the Belfast heavy metal pioneers, marking the guitarist's first studio contribution to Sweet Savage since his departure in 1982.

Campbell, who went on to achieve international success with Dio, Whitesnake and Def Leppard, remains close friends with Haller and has become involved in an upcoming archival project celebrating the band's formative years.

The recordings will accompany a collection of previously unreleased and rare Sweet Savage material from the band's classic era.

The announcement represents a remarkable full-circle moment for Sweet Savage.

Campbell co-founded the Belfast outfit alongside Haller as a teenager, helping to forge a sound that would later influence generations of metal musicians.

Although his tenure with the band was brief, his guitar work on early recordings became a defining part of the group's legacy.

Sweet Savage's influence was further cemented when Metallica recorded a cover of 'Killing Time' as the B-side to 1991's 'The Unforgiven' single.

Haller has long credited that endorsement with introducing the band to a global audience and helping revive interest in Sweet Savage years after their initial split.

The guitarist's return comes as Sweet Savage continue to enjoy a resurgence following the release of their acclaimed 2025 album Bang, while also preparing a comprehensive retrospective of their early recordings.

For fans of both Sweet Savage and Campbell's celebrated career, the prospect of hearing the guitarist reconnect with the band where it all began is set to be one of the most intriguing metal releases of 2027.

Read the interview at eonmusic.co.uk"