Hardline

Hardline is an American melodic hard rock/AOR band formed by Neal Schon and Johnny Gioeli; their debut album Double Eclipse was released in 1992.

Debut album Double Eclipse (1992). Early lineup included Neal Schon (guitar), Johnny Gioeli (vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums) and Todd Jensen (bass) (as reported in reviews). Johnny Gioeli later became a long-term member of Axel Rudi Pell's band. The band reunited under Gioeli's leadership for releases in the 2000s and 2010s; the 2012 lineup for Danger Zone features Italian musicians Alessandro Del Vecchio, Anna Portalupi and Francesco Iovino (as noted in reviews). Reviews mention tours with Van Halen, Extreme and Mr. Big.

Reviews praise Double Eclipse (1992) as a cornerstone of 90s AOR and highlight Johnny Gioeli's enduring vocal quality. Later releases such as Danger Zone are described as strong melodic hard rock, even if they don't replicate the original lineup. Reviewers note lineup changes and successful reunion efforts led by Gioeli.

For:Fans of 90s AOR, melodic hard rock, and vocal-driven guitar bands