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
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 ...
. Currently he works in his own project Rowek.
Career
Early years, V8 and Rata Blanca
Rowek began playing at age 16, after a friend taught him some basic principles. His first band was called Sourmenage, but later he left this to join WC. The band performed in various places, including a festival by the heavy metal band
V8, a group with which they became friends. Gustavo finished part of the formation of V8.
![Gustavo Rowek 1983](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Gustavo_Rowek_1983.jpg)
Rowek split with V8 in 1985 and in Brazil began with Osvaldo Civile to shape what would become
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 ...
. On his return from Brazil, Rowek agreed to help
Walter Giardino
Héctor Walter Giardino (born 6 March 1960) is an Argentine guitarist and the leader of the heavy metal and hard rock band Rata Blanca.
Career
Early years and V8 (1981–1985)
In 1981 Walter Giardino as a guitarist and vocalist founded Pun ...
recording a demo of some songs. That would be temporary, however with the result obtained in the demo, and seeing that the project Horcas was delayed, together they founded the band
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 ...
. Transcending even the boundaries of their country and sell their music making in over 14 countries. Rata Blanca won several gold records, platinum, double and even triple platinum sales, with this band toured throughout America and Europe. Rata Blanca dissolved in late 1997.
Nativo, Ian and V8 tribute
Rowek stood by Sergio Berdichevsky and formed the band Nativo. With this independent band, materialized numerous accomplishments and share the stage with bands like
Attaque 77
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,
Linkin Park
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and
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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, among others.
Nativo released four albums, but Rowek decided to end the band to devote himself to his personal project. Parallel to Nativo, in 2006 were invited by singer Mario Ian, who had shared the stage in Rata Blanca composing together several tracks on the album "
Entre el Cielo y el Infierno
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 ...
", to join his band as guest musicians, but before the success and impact obtained decide to form a project band with Ian.
In 2011, Gustavo Rowek decided to put together a tribute to V8 with renowned musicians in the Argentine metal importance to this summons Walter Meza, Topo Yañez (
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 ...
) and Antonio Romano (former
Hermética
Hermética was an Argentine thrash metal band from San Martín, Buenos Aires. It was formed by bassist Ricardo Iorio in 1987 after his previous band, V8, disbanded. Hermética was signed to the independent record label Radio Trípoli Discos th ...
) tribute with which is rotating around the country and even outside it. In 2012, Gustavo Rowek leaves Ian due to focus his career in a new soloist project.
[http://www.mdzol.com/mdz/nota/380992-gustavo-rowek-trae-a-mendoza-el-tributo-a-v8-tienen-que-vernos/ ]
Rowek
In 2011, he began with his solo band Rowek.
Discography
References
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1963 births
Living people
Argentine people of Polish descent
Argentine heavy metal drummers
Male drummers
Christian metal musicians
Rata Blanca members