Hardliner was a Canadian hard rock band from St. John's, Newfoundland and 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.^[1]

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.

• John Nolan - vocals (2000–2003, 2009–2010)
• Dan Moore - guitar (2000–2003, 2009–2010)
• Brad Dooley - guitar (2009–2010)
• Paul Gruchy - bass (1999–2004, 2009–2010)
• Doug Rowe - drums (1999–2004, 2009–2010)

• Mike Gruchy - vocals (1999, 2003–2004)
• Daryl Downey - vocals (2000)
• Darren Ford - guitar (1999–2000)
• Steve Kennedy - guitar (2001–2004)
• Craig Pardy - guitar (2003–2004)