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
Amazing Atomic Activity
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Do you think, I'm not gonna last?
That it's time to humor me
That I should take my place in history
I stand like a matterhorn
I am stubborn like no other
And I'm sure I'll never sink
Gozilla is my younger brother
Do you think, I'm not gonna last?
That it's time to humor me
That I should take my place in history
I stand like a matterhorn
I am stubborn like no other
I stand like The China Wall
I got muscles like a ball
Do you think, I'm a thing of a past
Do you think, it's time for me to end
That I stink of mud and fish
That time is not my friend
Spoken: I chose the tastiest bits
I'm gonna whistle like a kettle
I present to ya my amazing atomic activity
Here I go, on my own
Do you know my atomic activity
The lyrics of the song "Amazing Atomic Activity" by Acid Drinkers reflect the singer's defiance, strength, and determination to survive and thrive despite being belittled and underestimated by others. The lyrics are a direct challenge to those who doubt the singer's abilities and longevity. The repetition of the lines "Do you think, I'm a thing of a past? Do you think, I'm not gonna last?" shows the defiance and strength of the singer, who refuses to be ignored or forgotten. The comparison between the singer and the Matterhorn, the Great Wall of China, and Godzilla emphasizes their power and resilience. The last lines of the song, "I present to ya my amazing atomic activity/Here I go, on my own/Do you know my atomic activity" suggest that the singer possesses some form of explosive and dangerous energy that sets them apart from others.
Overall, the song celebrates individuality, power, and strength, and encourages listeners to embrace themselves and their unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think, I'm a thing of a past?
Are you underestimating my relevance and impact?
Do you think, I'm not gonna last?
Do you doubt my staying power and longevity?
That it's time to humor me
That I should be patronized or dismissed?
That I should take my place in history
That I should be relegated to the annals of the past?
I stand like a matterhorn
I am steadfast and immovable like a mountain.
I am stubborn like no other
I have an unyielding determination that is unparalleled.
And I'm sure I'll never sink
I am confident that I will not fail or falter.
Gozilla is my younger brother
I am larger than life and unstoppable, just like my metaphorical giant monster brother.
I stand like The China Wall
I am as impenetrable and indestructible as the Great Wall of China.
I got muscles like a ball
I am strong and muscular, like a tightly packed ball of steel.
Do you think, it's time for me to end
Do you believe that my time has come and I am no longer relevant?
That I stink of mud and fish
That I am tainted by lowliness and mediocrity?
That time is not my friend
That I am falling behind and unable to evolve with the times?
I chose the tastiest bits
I only indulge in the best and most appealing aspects of life.
I'm gonna whistle like a kettle
I am going to make a lot of noise and attract attention to myself.
I present to ya my amazing atomic activity
I am showcasing my remarkable and awe-inspiring talents and abilities.
Here I go, on my own
I am venturing forth alone and without fear.
Do you know my atomic activity
Do you understand the full extent of my exceptional skills and capabilities?
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@maniek104
Swietna Płyta !!!!!
Stay Acid
@czarnyprzebisnieg394
Jedna z lepszych płyt.. mało doceniona a to kawał dobrej roboty
@dariuszkalinowski1614
Zajebista płyta!!!
@Mariusz79Rocznik
Masakra ,miałem 20 lat ...ale walnęło pamiętam jak dziś ehhh , dlaczego życie jest krótkie i zbyt szybko mijające
@marcin0985
Jezu jeszcze mam kasetę 😎Ale matka darła jape jak lecieliśmy z kumplami na wieży!!!! Kurde młodość........
@marcin0985
Kurcze jeszcze pamiętam jak puściliśmy ten kawałek na szkolnej dyskotece 😂
@Mariusz79Rocznik
Też mam nadal na kasecie ;) Pozdro
@piotrekt6918
Połowa lini perkusyjnej jak we flapjack „fair play”!!
@piotrekt6918
Przemek Mańkowski PL wiem wiem :)
@moon2828282828
lata młodości heh