Hardline is a hair/glam metal band hailing from the United States. The group was initially active from 1992, experienced a hiatus, and then reformed in 2002, continuing until 2009, and again from 2012 to the present.

Current Lineup (2018-Present): - Johnny Gioeli – lead vocals - Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards and backing vocals - Mario Percudani – guitars - Anna Portalupi – bass - Marco Di Salvia – drums

Past Lineups:

Hardline (2013-2018): - Johnny Gioeli – lead vocals - Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards and backing vocals - Josh Ramos – guitars - Anna Portalupi – bass - Francesco Jovino – drums

Hardline (2012): - Johnny Gioeli – lead vocals - Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards and backing vocals - Thorsten Koehne – guitars - Anna Portalupi – bass - Francesco Jovino – drums

Hardline (2009): - Johnny Gioeli – vocals - Josh Ramos – guitars - Michael T. Ross – keyboards - Jamie Brown – bass - Atma Anur – drums

Hardline (2003): - Johnny Gioeli – vocals - Joey Gioeli – guitar - Josh Ramos – guitar - Bob Burch – bass - Rob Rock – drums - Michael T. Ross – keyboards

Hardline (2002): - Johnny Gioeli – vocals - Joey Gioeli – guitar - Josh Ramos – guitar - Chris Maloney – bass - Rob Rock – drums - Michael T. Ross – keyboards

Hardline (1991-1992): - Johnny Gioeli – vocals - Joey Gioeli – guitar - Neal Schon – guitar - Todd Jensen – bass - Dean Castronovo – drums

Hardline was established by brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli, who previously played in the band Brunette. They joined forces with Neal Schon, a guitarist known for his work with Journey and Bad English. Initially, Schon was slated to produce Hardline, but he enjoyed the experience so much that he became a member after departing from Bad English due to tensions with John Waite. The lineup was further bolstered by Todd Jensen (who had played with David Lee Roth and Alice Cooper) on bass and Deen Castronovo (also from Bad English) on drums, culminating in a powerful ensemble.

In 1992, Hardline released their debut album, "Double Eclipse," under MCA Records, which included the single “Hot Cherie.” Although the band did not achieve mainstream popularity, they garnered attention from various radio stations worldwide, leading to a growing fanbase. They produced a video for MTV, but it received limited airplay as grunge and alternative music began to dominate the scene. Tensions among the band members, the record label, and individual egos hindered the production of a follow-up album, even though they had ample written material. Following this period, Neal Schon resumed his career with Journey in 1995, while Johnny Gioeli stepped away from music until 1998 when he joined Axel Rudi Pell as the lead singer for the album "Oceans of Time."

Years later, Johnny and Joey Gioeli decided to revive Hardline after being approached by Frontiers Records. This iteration included a new lineup featuring drummer Bob Rock, lead guitarist Josh Ramos, bassist Chris Maloney, and keyboardist Michael T. Ross, along with fresh material. The resulting album, "Hardline II," produced by Bob Burch, showcased a more mature sound that combined classic hard rock elements reminiscent of Whitesnake and Van Halen with new influences. Among its tracks was “This Gift,” featuring a guest guitar performance by Neal Schon.

The band received acclaim from both critics and fans upon their return, performing at the GODS Festival in Bradford in June 2002. Subsequently, Johnny and Josh began writing new music, which culminated in the May 2009 release of "Leaving the End Open." Following this release, Gioeli expressed skepticism about the likelihood of another Hardline album. However, persistent encouragement from Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino reignited his enthusiasm for the project. After listening to demos by Alessandro Del Vecchio, a well-known Italian musician and producer, Gioeli felt inspired to continue the journey with Hardline.