Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 198… Read Full Bio ↴Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 1986.

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 head
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??!!

I got something new, what you can use
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...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in the song "Anybody Home??!!" imply a conversation or a monologue directed towards the listener to encourage them to utilize their intellectual abilities whenever they are faced with challenging situations. The opening lines of the song urge the listener to use their "wise mind" and "big brain," followed by an assurance that it won't be a painful process. The repetition of the phrase "Anybody home??" seems to highlight the urgency of the message and bring attention to the fact that the listener needs to be mentally present to receive it.

The song then goes on to suggest that the singer has something new and exciting to share with the listener that can benefit them, but they have to be willing to try it. The tone is somewhat persuasive but also carries a sense of frustration at times, especially when the singer suggests that the listener might need help and encourages them to pray. The last few lines of the song seem to convey a sense of optimism and assurance that if the listener gives this new method a try, they will feel better and probably be successful.

Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of self-reflection, intellectual growth, and trying out new ways of thinking to overcome obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Use your wise head
Utilize your intelligence

Use your wise mind
Think logically and critically

It is not bad
There is nothing wrong with it

Test imagination
Exercise your creativity

Check your big brain
Assess your intellect

You won't feel pain
There won't be any harm or suffering

I think you won't fade, so...
I believe you won't falter or become weak

Anybody home??!!
Is anyone listening or paying attention?

I got something new, what you can use
I have a fresh idea or concept that may benefit you

You, you gotta try, I do not lie!
You must attempt it, I am not dishonest

Don't you feel bad
Do not feel guilty or ashamed