Gig: 1/26/1984, The Alarm, New Ocean, Cardiff

CHART COMMENTARY From UK.Launch.Yahoo.com by JAMES MASTERTON The Stands break into the Top 30 for the first time at Number 25 following two smaller hits in 2003, but the big story of the lower end of the chart arrives at Number 28. Step forward The Poppyfields who are an old name with a new name so to speak. The group are best known as 80s welsh rockers The Alarm who, [read more]

10/15/1983: The Alarm, Kid Jensen session, BBC Radio 1 Summary “One Step Closer” features rapid 12-string guitar strumming from Dave Sharp and a different cadence to the lyrics than on any other version of this song – live or studio. Alan Shacklock joined the band on piano.Press Release Set List Howling Wind Unbreak the Promise Walk Forever By My Side Excerpts from One Step Closer To Home – this is [read more]

THE ALARM & THE DAMNED JOIN FORCES FOR THE �3-4-1 UK Tour� MAY 23rd � JUNE 14th 2009 w/ Special Guest Henry Cluney (Stiff Little fingers) As a direct response to the financial climate, The Alarm will co-headline the �3-4-1 UK Tour� with punk rock legends� The Damned. The tour will spearhead a move towards a more acceptable, value for money ticket price that promises concert goers a thrilling night [read more]