The Fantastics

It seems like there are several bands with the name "The Fantastics." 1. the band from Providence RI who were around from 2000-2004 and played "cold wave". Many of the same members are now in a band called The Cold War. 2. In December 2007 Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours was renamed The Fantastics!. Formed in 2003 from the wreckage of legendary UK Hammond funk outfits The Soul Destroyers and The Longo Allstars, THE FANTASTICS! (previously known as Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours) have since released 7" singles on Freestyle Records and Raw Wax Records, been featured on compilations including DJ Format's 'FabricLive.27', 'Hot, Funky & Sweaty' (Acid Jazz), and 'Modern Funk' (Freestyle Records). The debut album '2Lbs of Funk In a 1Lb Bag' is out now on Soul Cookers Records, meanwhile work has begun on the next album, which is due for release on Freestyle Records in 2008.