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
Anybody Home
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Use your wise mind
It is not bad
Test immagination
Check your big brain
You won't feel pain
I think you won't fade, so...
Anybody home??!!
You, you gotta try, I do not lie!
Don't you feel bad
I can scream help
Your face is red maybe you wanna pray
This way isn't mine
You've got to try
You will feel fine, so...
The lyrics to Acid Drinkers's song Anybody Home seem to be addressing the listener directly, encouraging them to use their intelligence and creativity. The first couple of lines advise the listener to use their "wise head" and "wise mind" in order to test their imagination. The song suggests that this exercise is not harmful and that the listener will not experience any pain. The chorus then poses the question "Anybody home??!!", which could be interpreted as asking whether the listener is present and engaged in the exercise.
The second verse presents the listener with something new that they can use, and the singer implores them to try it out. They then reassure the listener that they are not lying and that they will not feel bad for trying it out. However, the following lines suggest that the listener may struggle with the exercise, perhaps feeling embarrassed or even wanting to pray. The final line of the verse advises the listener that they must try the exercise in order to feel fine.
Overall, the song seems to be advocating for experimentation and intellectual exploration. It suggests that there may be initial discomfort or embarrassment but that ultimately, the listener will benefit from the exercise.
Line by Line Meaning
Use your wise head
Think carefully and logically.
Use your wise mind
Make intelligent and sensible decisions.
It is not bad
It may not be as awful as it seems.
Test imagination
Be creative and unleash your imagination.
Check your big brain
Evaluate your intellect and mental capacity.
You won't feel pain
This will not cause physical discomfort.
I think you won't fade, so...
I believe this won't negatively affect you.
Anybody home??!!
Is anyone listening or paying attention?
I got something new, what you can use
I have a fresh idea that can be beneficial.
You, you gotta try, I do not lie!
You must attempt it, I'm not dishonest.
Don't you feel bad
You shouldn't feel guilty or regretful.
I can scream help
I am capable of calling out for assistance.
Your face is red maybe you wanna pray
You appear to be embarrassed, perhaps you want to pray.
This way isn't mine
This is not my preferred method or approach.
You've got to try
You need to attempt it.
You will feel fine, so...
You will likely feel okay about the outcome.
Contributed by Savannah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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