Hardwire was originally formed in Glendale Arizona in 1999 by Michael Marsh (guitars and vocals) and Ryan Hutman (vocals, programming, and synths). In 2006, Jonah Foree (guitars) joined along with Xiån Austin (drums and synths) making the lineup as it is today. Hardwire has created a unique sound of their own combining a perfect balance of metal and electronic music. Their musical range is not limited as some of their songs stretch into other styles such as EBM, Coldwave, and Dark electro. The band's lyrics and themes cover topics such as war, mind control, sex, cyberpunk, and the post apocalyptic.