Hardliner (band)

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Hardliner
OriginSt. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Genres Hard rock
Years active1999-2004
2009-2010
LabelsRunaway Wreckords

History

Hardliner was a Canadian hard rock band from St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador that formed in 1999. The band performed at St. John's music venues and released a six-song EP, entitled 'Generation Why?' in 2001. The band had interviews on Canada's CBC Radio, as well as interviews and live footage aired on MuchMusic's programme Going Coastal.

Contents

Hardliner was active from 1999-2004, at which time the band went on an indefinite hiatus. Hardliner reunited in 2009 to play some live shows, and then went back on hiatus in late-2010.

Discography

YearTitle
2001Generation Why? E.P. (CD)

2009-2010 lineup

Former members

Timeline

Hardliner (band)

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