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
Dirty Money Dirty Tricks
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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I can assure you, you got nothing to do here
On you soft, little face
Hey, fool you got any business ??
I can assure you, here's no business for you,
You can only lose your head,
You can only get heated!
O.K fool, so you want to play,
I Don't think, that you will leave rich,
I Don't think, that you will leave healthy !!!
[Chorus:] Dirty money
Dirty tricks
What's the swamp
Everybody wants to cheat me !!
The lyrics to The Trick by Acid Drinkers convey a sense of warning to a newcomer to a dubious and dangerous environment. The persona or narrator, likely a figure experienced in the ways of this world, looks down on the newcomer, calling him a fool and denying him entry into the space. The persona suggests that the newcomer has no business in the environment and that he stands to lose his head or get heated, signifying a potential for temper or conflict. Despite this apparent hostility, the persona asks if the newcomer wants to play, suggesting that the newcomer may have some agency in the matter. However, the persona also warns that the newcomer will not leave rich or healthy, implying that the consequences of involvement in this world are severe. The chorus reinforces the idea of this underhanded environment, with dirty money, dirty tricks, and the sense that everyone wants to cheat the newcomer.
Overall, the lyrics to The Trick paint a vivid picture of a corrupt and dangerous world. The use of the word "fool" reinforces the idea that the newcomer is naive and inexperienced. The warning given by the persona suggests that there are noteworthy dangers associated with becoming involved in this environment. The chorus cements these ideas, stating that the world is filled with cheats and underhanded behavior. Ultimately, the lyrics communicate a sense of foreboding and danger, suggesting that the newcomer would be wise to avoid becoming involved in these affairs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, fool where from are you comin' ??
The singer is questioning where the other person is from.
I can assure you, you got nothing to do here
The singer is implying that the other person has no business being where they are.
On you soft, little face
The singer is making a sarcastic remark about the other person's appearance.
Hey, fool you got any business ??
The artist is asking if the other person has any legitimate reason for being there.
I can assure you, here's no business for you,
The artist is reaffirming that the other person has no reason to be there.
You can only lose your head,
The singer is warning the other person that they could get into trouble.
You can only get heated!
The singer is implying that the other person could get angry or agitated.
O.K fool, so you want to play,
The artist is acknowledging that the other person wants to engage in some sort of activity.
But are your prepared to take the risk ??
The artist is asking if the other person is willing to take a chance.
I Don't think, that you will leave rich,
The artist is suggesting that the other person will not benefit financially from the activity.
I Don't think, that you will leave healthy !!!
The singer is implying that the other person could be physically harmed in some way.
[Chorus:] Dirty money
The chorus is introducing the concept of illicit funds.
Dirty tricks
The chorus is implying that the activity involves deception and deceit.
What's the swamp
The chorus is questioning the legitimacy of the activity.
Everybody wants to cheat me !!
The chorus is expressing the singer's belief that others are trying to take advantage of them.
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