Banda Machos formed in Villa Corona, Jalisco, Mexico, and debuted in 1990 with the cassette album Serían las Dos. The band gained prominence with their 1992 breakthrough album Sangre de Indio, which featured the hit 'El Gato y el Raton' and helped popularize the quebradita style, a modernized take on traditional Sinaloan banda music incorporating amplified instruments and keyboard flourishes. In 1993, they received Univisión's Lo Nuestro award for Revelation of the Year in the Mexican/Regional category and were named 'La Reina de las Bandas' at Chicago's Viva México festival. Further accolades include a 1995 Furia Musical award for Best Mexican Band and a 2006 Grammy nomination for Best Banda Album with 20 Mil Heridas. The group has released over 24 albums and remains active. Banda Machos blends banda, quebradita, and ranchera styles, known for energetic live performances featuring their signature chant 'Arre Macho!'