Formed by Mike Peters in 1981, early Alarm featured amped up acoustic guitars, harmonica and passionate vocals that invited the enduring description “Bob Dylan meets The Clash.” Their work spans 17 Top 50 UK singles including the classic hits "68 Guns," "Spirit Of 76," "Rain In The Summertime," "Strength," "45 Rpm," and of course "The Stand," along with a host of successful albums on both sides of the Atlantic. Their latest full length album "Direct Action" was released in April.
In 2000 the modern lineup of The Alarm came together with Peters joined by James Stevenson (Gen X) on guitar, bass guitarist Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy/The Mission) and Steve Grantley (Stiff Little Fingers) on drums. After the groundbreaking release of five internet only studio albums titled “In the Poppy Fields,” the seeds for an Alarm renaissance were sown in 2004 when the band released its controversial “45 R.P.M.” under the infamous pseudonym The Poppy Fields.
The battle was just beginning for Peters, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2006. He kept touring nonstop in the trademark green fatigues that helped him beat a bout of cancer ten years previously, and formed the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation, raising funds to fight cancer including leading a team of musicians to 18,500 feet on Mt. Everest.

“Counter Attack,” another multi-recording Alarm internet project in 2007, was the springboard the next release, “Guerilla Tactics,” which was launched with an audacious acoustic concert in Times Square. From adrenaline-filled acoustic rock played with a vengeance, to deft rock n' roll played from the heart, the Alarm's songs are something special with lasting significance.