V8 was an Argentine
heavy metal band formed in 1979, one of the first notable Argentine and Latin America bands of that genre. After its dissolution former members have continued their careers starting other heavy metal bands,
Hermética,
Horcas
Horcas is a heavy metal band from Argentina created in 1988 by Osvaldo Civile, former guitarist for V8, Argentina’s landmark heavy metal outfit of the 1980s. After quitting V8 in 1985, and impressed by the new generation of thrash metal bands f ...
,
Rata Blanca
Rata Blanca ("White Rat" in English) is an Argentine heavy metal band, formed in 1986.
History Beginnings
The guitarist Walter Giardino replaced Osvaldo Civile in V8 for a little time, and left the band when his songs were rejected. His ...
, Logos and
Almafuerte.
History
In the beginning of the 80s, bass player
Ricardo Iorio got together some other metal fans and they called themselves V8, whose early influences were
Deep Purple
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Judas Priest
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,
Led Zeppelin
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Motörhead
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Budgie
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Arts
* Budgie (album), ''Budgie'' (album), the debut album by the Welsh heavy metal band Budgie
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, the
Sex Pistols
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and
Black Sabbath
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. Their
first album was the first real piece of Argentine Metal, full in the raw style of their idols. They had much internal trouble, but managed to bring out another classic album in 1984.
Their problems with drugs, alcohol and unprofessionalism got bigger, and they changed their drummer and guitar player twice. Under pressure of the record company, they recorded a third album, which became another classic in Argentine metal history. At this time, three of the members converted to Christianity, and were even preaching on stage. This signified the end of the band.
Their cult status in Argentina comes not only from the songs they have written, but also because after the dissolution of the band in 1987, its members formed their own groups: Osvaldo Civile created
Horcas
Horcas is a heavy metal band from Argentina created in 1988 by Osvaldo Civile, former guitarist for V8, Argentina’s landmark heavy metal outfit of the 1980s. After quitting V8 in 1985, and impressed by the new generation of thrash metal bands f ...
,
Alberto Zamarbide
Alberto Zamarbide (born 23 August 1960) is an Argentine heavy metal singer known for his work with bands like V8 and Logos.
Biography
Early years
Alberto Zamarbide began his career as a vocalist in the band WC, with July Morano as guitar ...
, Miguel Roldán and Adrián Cenci formed
Logos
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and
Gustavo Rowek
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and
Walter Giardino created
Rata Blanca
Rata Blanca ("White Rat" in English) is an Argentine heavy metal band, formed in 1986.
History Beginnings
The guitarist Walter Giardino replaced Osvaldo Civile in V8 for a little time, and left the band when his songs were rejected. His ...
. Bass player Ricardo Iorio formed
Hermética in 1987, together with Antonio Romano at guitars, Fabián Spataro in drums and Claudio O'Connor for vocals. In 1996 some of the old members came together for one live show, but Iorio was missing. At this concert the CD ''Homenaje'' was recorded.
After Civile's death, there were still releases under the name V8. For a tribute album Iorio and the others went different ways. Iorio released the ''No Esta Muerto Quien Pelea'' tribute, recorded only with underground bands from all over Argentina. "Nems" records released "V8 No Murio", which was recorded with known names from all over Latin America. The limited edition digipak of this album has the ''
No Se Rindan
V8 was an Argentine heavy metal band formed in 1979, one of the first notable Argentine and Latin America bands of that genre. After its dissolution former members have continued their careers starting other heavy metal bands, Hermética, H ...
'' best of album as bonus CD and a thick booklet. Both tributes have different versions. The ''Antologia'' boxed set was released in 2001 and contains all 3 albums and one extra CD with unreleased material. Included is also an extensive booklet, full of photos. The band's records have become rare and now command high prices. There are also some live CD bootlegs circulating. In April 2014, an official V8 box set with the complete discography by the original 80s members was released.
Members
Final members
*
Ricardo Iorio – bass
(1979–1987), vocals
(1979–1982)
*
Alberto Zamarbide
Alberto Zamarbide (born 23 August 1960) is an Argentine heavy metal singer known for his work with bands like V8 and Logos.
Biography
Early years
Alberto Zamarbide began his career as a vocalist in the band WC, with July Morano as guitar ...
– vocals
(1982–1987)
* Adrian Cenci – drums
(1985–1987)
* Miguel Roldán – guitars
(1985–1987)
Past members
* Gerardo Osemberg – drums
(1979–1981)
* Ricardo "Chofa" Moreno – guitars
(1979–1982)
* Alejandro Colantonio – drums
(1981–1982)
*
Osvaldo Civile
Osvaldo Daniel Civile (21 October 1958 – 28 April 1999) was an Argentine heavy metal guitarist. He was the guitarist for the bands V8 and Horcas.
Biography
Civile was born in Caseros, Buenos Aires, and began his music career in the band T ...
– guitars
(1982–1985)
*
Gustavo Rowek
Gustavo Nestor Rowek (born 19 March 1963) is an Argentine heavy metal drummer known for being one of the founders of heavy metal movement in Argentina through its participation in Surmenage, WC, V8 and Rata Blanca. Currently he works in his own ...
– drums
(1982–1985)
*
Walter Giardino – guitars
(1985)
* Gustavo Andino – drums
(1985)
* Guillermo Venuto – drums
(1985)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
*Demos (1982)
*''
Luchando Por El Metal'' (1983)
*''Un Paso Mas En La Batalla'' (1985)
*''El Fin De Los Inicuos'' (1986)
Live albums
*''Homenaje: Obras/MCMXCVI'' (1996)
Compilations
*''No Se Rindan'' (1991)
*''Antología'' (2001)
See also
*
Argentine rock
*
Pappo
Norberto Aníbal Napolitano (March 10, 1950 – February 25, 2005), popularly known as Pappo, was an Argentine rock musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was and is one of the most influential figures in Argentine music, and in addition ...
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Hermética
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Almafuerte (band)
Almafuerte was a heavy metal band from Argentina, formed by bassist and lead singer Ricardo Iorio in 1995 after the dissolution of Hermética.
History
In 1994, Hermética
Hermética was an Argentine thrash metal band from San Martín, Bue ...
*
Ricardo Iorio
External links
*
Band's Biographyat rock.com.ar
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