The Tarantulas are a notable instrumental rock band known for their surf music style. Formed in the late 1990s in Orlando, Florida, the band has gained a reputation for their distinctive sound combining traditional surf guitar techniques with a modern rock edge. The band's most influential work, "Monster Wave 100 Feet High", has significantly contributed to the resurgence of interest in surf rock. Led by guitarist and composer Chris Valentino, The Tarantulas have played a key role in keeping the surf rock genre alive and evolving.