Based out of St. Petersburg, Russia, the premiere horror surf band Messer Chups, kicked off their first US tour early this month. The band’s mesmerizing and talented bassist Zombierella, was featured here three years ago, in a brief interview that focused on her instruments of choice. At that time, she favored a beautiful 1966 Daphne blue Fender Mustang, which she has since given a rest, in favor of her current working horse, a Danelectro Longhorn. As this goes to press, Messer Chups is at the Surf Guitar 101 Convention at Alpine Village in Torrance, California, where many US fans are excited to see and hear them in person for the first time. US fans reading this, check their tour poster below to see when the band will be playing near you. I can truthfully say that they were everything I expected and more, and seeing Zombierella in the flesh was an unforgettable experience.

The above video, shot at The Ritz in San Jose on August 7th, features them playing one of the few covers they do; the Munsters’ Theme. Even though Zombierella tells me she likes her Daphne blue Fender Mustang, which is back home, just as much as she likes her Danelectro Longhorn, I’m sure her Blue Baby is jealous. (Video courtesy of Kyle Gilmore)