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 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. Rowek split with V8 in 1985 and in Brazil began with Osvaldo Civile to shape what would become Horcas. On his return from Brazil, Rowek agreed to help Walter Giardino 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. 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. He quit Rata Blanca in 1998.
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, Linkin Park and Red Hot Chili Peppers, 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", to join his band as guest musician. Subsequently, Rowek ended up recording the drums for two Ian albums. In the meanwhile he also played in a stoner rock project called Solodolor.
In 2011, Gustavo Rowek decided to put together a tribute to V8 with renowned musicians in the Argentine metal importance. 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/ . He also plays in War Pigs, a Black Sabbath tribute band.
Rowek and De La Cruz In 2011, he began with his solo band Rowek. It released two studio albums so far. In 2023 he joined De La Cruz, a heavy/power metal band from Guatemala. They released a studio album that same year.
Discography Album Band Year Record Demo V8 1982 Demo Luchando Por El Metal V8 1983 Studio Un Paso Mas En La Batalla V8 1985 Studio Rata Blanca Rata Blanca 1988 Studio Magos, espadas y rosas Rata Blanca 1990 Studio Guerrero del Arco Iris Rata Blanca 1991 Studio El Libro Oculto Rata Blanca 1993 EP Entre el Cielo y el Infierno Rata Blanca 1994 Studio En vivo en Buenos Aires Rata Blanca 1996 Live Homenaje V8 1996 Live (tribute) VII Rata Blanca 1997 Studio Consumo Nativo 1999 Studio Futuro Nativo 2001 Studio Vos también Nativo 2003 Studio En tiempos de redención Ian 2007 Studio ¡Y qué! Nativo 2008 Studio Nuevo Orden Ian 2012 Studio Grita Rowek 2012 Studio Redes Rowek 2016 Studio Solodolor Solodolor 2017 Studio Antiguos conjuros De La Cruz 2023 Studio
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