The group dates back to September 1986. The very act of setting up the band took place an hour before Iron Maiden concert in Poznan, when Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki (vocal, bass guitar) met Robert "Litza" Friedrich (backing vocal, guitar) and they decided to sell the entrance tickets. The money they got was in no time spent on cheap Polish wine known locally as "kwas" (English "acid") The line up was then enlarged by Dariusz "Popcorn" Popowicz (guitar) and Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta (drums.) Soon they created a few song such as Barmy Army or Del Rocca which are performed live even these days. Unfortunately, after two months of blissful existence, the band suffered the loss of Titus - the leader, who had been called up to the army. Titus stayed there two years while the rest of the band performed with other bands. Popcorn joined Wolf Spider and Litza became a member of legendary Turbo and later Creation of Death. When Titus was finally released from the army, ACID DRINKERS was reactivated.
They first appeared on stage on 26th August 1989 in Wroclaw at a fairly big metal festival called "Metal Madness". They played three songs during which they remained completely still on stage, which was a pretty shocking idea as for a metal band at that time. The audience was absolutely taken aback. The same year they played only one more gig together with Turbo, Wolf Spider and Gomor.
In the meantime ACID DRINKERS recorded their first demo including Nagasaki Baby, Del Rocca and I Mean Acid. The demo noticed by Tomasz Dziubinski (Metal Mind Productions) was presented at Midem Fair in Cannes. A month later ACID DRINKERS signed a deal with Music for Nations. In 1990 ACID DRINKERS performed at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, which has been the largest metal festival in Eastern Europe for many years. The show was so excellent that not only fans but also critics and journalists regarded it as a triumph. In a blink of an eye the band gained popularity across the whole country. It was even called "Guns'n'Roses at Metallica's speed".
In October 1998 Litza left ACID DRINKERS, soon replaced by Przemyslaw "Perla" Wejmann. The same year the band was awarded "the Best Rock Band of the Year" by Polish Public Television. ACID DRINKERS also received "Fryderyk", the Polish equivalent of Grammy Award in category of "hard’n’heavy" in 1998, 2000, 2004. In 2003 Perla left the band. The place emptied by him was soon taken over by Tomasz ‘Lipa’ Lipnicki, the leader of another famous Polish band – Illusion. When Lipa left the band in march 2004, next guy joined the band. His name is Aleksander “Olass” Mendyk, guitar player from great hardcore band called None.
Acid Drinkers has always been one of the best and the most live-impressive Polish heavy metal bands. It has been estimated that so far they have played over 700 concerts in Poland and abroad. From 1996 to 2003 Acids headlined 7 tours and their audience reached a million of people. They headlined all the important Polish rock and metal festivals. The band supported many international stars, such as Deep Purple (in Katowice 03.06.1996 and 24.06.1998 and 27.06.2004 Legia Stadium-Warsaw), Ian Gillan ("Toolbox In" tour in Poland and Czech Republic December 1991), Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost and Slayer. The band has been recognized as the best Polish band of the 90s’ by Polish journalists, readers of Polish rock and metal magazines and, of course, BY FANS.
Line-Up
Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wojciech "Jankiel" Moryto - guitar, bkg vocals
Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta - drums
24 Radical Questions
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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What's this image displayed
Does money serve it
Why'd we turn the world to s...
What bands play for money
What bands play for cash
Am I a real artist
Or just a heap of trash
Is religion just a crutch
DO all Europeans wear suits
Why do I drink too much
Why do I obey my father
If he's only a classless drunk
Are whores working girls
Or just some worthless punk
Can killing be right and wrong
Do I kick skins in the nuts
Is suicide just an escape
Do I beat the weak in nuts
Do I shoot my head off
When I've had enough of life
Do I shoot her head off
When I find she's someone's wife
Will there be a war again
Should I fight or should I run
If I run should I go to the can
Will the chinks blow the megaton
Do I kill for money
Or because of the cause of war
If I'm a politicain
Do I steal like the ones before
24 Radical Questions
In "24 Radical Questions," Acid Drinkers ask a series of profound and thought-provoking questions about the state of the world and the nature of human existence. The lyrics touch on issues ranging from the corrupting influence of money and power to the morality of violence and the purpose of art.
The opening lines, "Is this the man we made? What's this image displayed? Does money serve it? Why'd we turn the world to s...?" suggest that the band is questioning the choices humans have made in creating a world filled with greed, corruption, and violence. The questions about art ("Am I a real artist/Or just a heap of trash?") and religion ("Is religion just a crutch?") hint at a deeper existential angst about the meaning of life and the purpose of human existence.
The lyrics also touch on more specific social and political issues, such as the role of musicians ("What bands play for money/What bands play for cash?"), gender roles ("Are whores working girls/Or just some worthless punk?"), and war ("Will there be a war again/Should I fight or should I run?"). These questions highlight the complexities of these issues and suggest that there are no easy answers.
Overall, "24 Radical Questions" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and values and to consider the impact of their actions on the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this the man we made
Are we responsible for who we become and the world we create?
What's this image displayed
What is the image that we are projecting to the world and is it truly representative of who we are?
Does money serve it
Is money a driving force behind the image we project and the choices we make?
Why'd we turn the world to s...
Why have we allowed the world to become a place where our values and morals are in question?
What bands play for money
Do musicians make music for the love of the art or for the pursuit of wealth?
What bands play for cash
Do musicians make music for the love of the art or for the pursuit of wealth? (repeated)
Am I a real artist
Do I have the talent and dedication necessary to be considered a true artist?
Or just a heap of trash
Or am I just another disposable, unoriginal performer?
Are s...kickers too cool
Is it fashionable or desirable to be a bully or physically abusive towards others?
Is religion just a crutch
Is religion simply a tool for people to lean on when they are in need, or does it have a greater purpose?
DO all Europeans wear suits
Are cultural stereotypes accurate or harmful in the way they portray entire groups of people?
Why do I drink too much
What is driving my excessive drinking and what harm is it ultimately causing?
Why do I obey my father
Am I blindly following my parents' wishes, or do they have valuable insights that should be heeded?
If he's only a classless drunk
If my father is an alcoholic or a disappointment, does that still excuse disobeying or disrespecting him?
Are whores working girls
Are sex workers paid professionals or are they victims of exploitation?
Or just some worthless punk
Or are they simply immoral individuals who are undeserving of respect or dignity?
Can killing be right and wrong
Is it ever morally justifiable to take another person's life or is it always wrong?
Do I kick skins in the nuts
Do I engage in violent behavior towards others for no good reason?
Is suicide just an escape
Is suicide a cowardly way out or a legitimate response to unbearable suffering?
Do I beat the weak in nuts
Do I take advantage of those who are weaker or less fortunate than me?
Do I shoot my head off
Do I resort to drastic measures when I feel like I cannot cope with life's challenges?
When I've had enough of life
When I feel like my life has become too much to bear and I cannot see a way out?
Do I shoot her head off
Do I resort to violence against those who have caused me pain or dissatisfaction?
When I find she's someone's wife
When I learn that my romantic interest is already committed to another person?
Will there be a war again
Is war an inevitable part of human nature or can we learn to coexist peacefully?
Should I fight or should I run
When faced with a challenge or threat, do I stand my ground or do I retreat?
If I run should I go to the can
If I choose to run away from a situation, am I simply delaying the inevitable or making things worse?
Will the chinks blow the megaton
Is it appropriate or acceptable to use racial slurs to refer to other ethnic groups?
Do I kill for money
Am I willing to take another person's life simply because it pays well or puts me in a position of power?
Or because of the cause of war
Or am I fighting for what I believe is right, despite the cost or potential harm?
If I'm a politicain
If I am in a position of political power or influence?
Do I steal like the ones before
Do I engage in the same corrupt or unethical practices as those who preceded me in office?
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Andrzej Ostojski
Dla mnie zamysł riff oraz solo to .......kwintesencja metalu brawa!!
Krzysztof Strzegomski
Dla mnie to najlepsza ich plyta - lepsza od Infernala
Daniel Dawid Roslan
swieeeeetny kawalek ! :) stary doobry Acid ! :)
MAX DRIVER
Przy tym kawałku zajebiście mi się składa motocykle !!!
MAX DRIVER
Czaderski utworekkkk!!!!!!!!!
darth Nihilius
zajebisty jak wszystkie inne...
Daniel Dawid Roslan
darth Nihilius zdecydowanie tak ! Choc głównie te ostatnie z Litza! Pozdro :-)
ZygaFrojd
It was a great Acid gig in London yesterday!
Aleksander Strawiński
Metallica style :D
Krzysztof Nowacki
@Adam Wasiak slimak uczyl ponoc larsa...xD