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Formed in 2004, Los Fantasticos are not exactly the world's hardest working guitar instrumental band. Nevertheless, their blend of twanging, reverb-heavy guitars, pounding drums, skittering bass rhythms and just a hint of Mariachi trumpet has earned them plaudits in many of the right places.

In 2005 Los Fantasticos appeared on the Beyond The Sea compilation (Cordelia Records) with a version, bizarrely enough, of Roger Whittaker's Mexican Whistler. "Beautiful," said Phil Dirt.

2005 also saw the release of Los Fantasticos debut album Ceasare Gorgeous Presents... Return Of The Leopard Man (Hang9). "A delight to hear," cooed Pipeline Instrumental Review. "This is one of the best debut albums we've heard in like, forever," swooned "New" Gandy Dancer.

In 2006, Los Fantasticos returned with their second album, simply entitled Los Fantasticos (Hang9): "...this excellent set," according to Pipeline, "Excellent musicianship," so say "New" Gandy Dancer and, "There's lots here for the open-minded," if we are to believe the esteemed Mr Dirt.

The third Los Fantasticos album Into The Infinity Tunnel With Los Fantasticos, was released in September 2009. "Wow! Into The Infinity Tunnel With Los Fantasticos is amazing! Incredibly strong arranging and playing, and plenty of original ideas to sink your teeth into," said Phil Dirt.

In their usual lazy way, they continue to play the (very) occasional storming gig where you can experience their "savage protopunk surf thrash" (copyright Pipeline).

Check them out and visit the shop at www.hangnine.co.uk to purchase the albums.