The Alarm is a Welsh alternative rock band formed in Rhyl, Wales in 1981. Characterized by a guitar-driven sound and anthemic lyrics, the band's music blends elements of punk and new wave, with notable influences from Bob Dylan and The Clash. The band is primarily composed of Mike Peters, Dave Sharp, Eddie Macdonald, and Nigel Twist. They gained prominence in the 1980s with hits such as "68 Guns" and "Rain in the Summertime," and have been influential in the development of the British alternative rock scene.