Messer Chups is an enigmatic surf rock band founded in Russia, known for their unique blend of genres and dark, quirky aesthetics. The brainchild of Oleg Gitarkin, who performs under the name Guitaracula, Messer Chups often draws from the imagery and mood of 1950s and 1960s B-movie and horror flicks, pairing it with an instrumental rockabilly and surf lineup that includes samples from vintage movies, cartoons, and other eclectic media sources. The band's style is a cocktail of surf rock, rockabilly, vintage electronica, and eastern European influences, wrapped in a visual presentation that is both tongue-in-cheek and stylistically consistent with the retro-horror cinematic themes they so frequently evoke.

Since its inception in the late 1990s, Messer Chups has cultivated a cult following with their distinctive sound and thematic concept albums. With releases like "Blood and Black Lace" and "Dracula Hates Killer Icicles," the band reinforces their identity—musical pieces that are just as much a sonic experience as they are an homage to the vintage horror genre. Frontwoman Zombierella adds to the theatricality with her eerie bass lines and bewitching stage presence. Albums like "Adventures of Zombierella and Guitaracula" (2023 Remaster) showcase the evolution of their style, maintaining the classic essences of Messer Chups while exploring new sonic territories. The enigmatic and engaging nature of their work, such as "New Wave or Surf Wave" and "Aloha Swamp," ensures that the band continues to enthrall audiences with a sound that is at once nostalgic and refreshingly original.

Genres

Indie Surf

Instrumental Surf

Laboratorio

Latest Release

Dark Side of Paradise

Messer Chups

Album - 14 Tracks - Released May 3, 2024