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

IQ Cyco
Acid Drinkers Lyrics

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I've been down, I've found the gun
I start to fight agains...
Stad by my side, one thing in mind
We gotta find IQ CYCO
Place in city, my brand new gun
Cry of dick, my laughter
Sleeping head, sleeping hands
Sleeping soul, IQ CYCO

Another one bites the dust
IQ CYCO
Cyco hype I stick it to your dead
Bad brain, one way highway
This is finsh cyco hype
Place in space, you are the first my brand new gun
Sick smile

Sleeping head, sleeping hands
Sleeping soul, IQ CYCO

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "IQ Cyco" by Acid Drinkers are cryptic and open to a lot of interpretation. The song seems to be about someone who has hit rock bottom and is now seeking revenge. The opening lyrics, "I've been down, I've found the gun, I start to fight agains...Stad by my side, one thing in mind, We gotta find IQ CYCO" suggest that the singer has reached a breaking point and is ready to take matters into their own hands. They have a partner by their side, and are searching for someone or something called "IQ Cyco."

As the song progresses, the singer's motivations become increasingly unclear. The lyrics "Place in city, my brand new gun, Cry of dick, my laughter" suggest a very dark and violent mindset. The repeated phrase "sleeping head, sleeping hands, sleeping soul, IQ CYCO" could refer to the target of the singer's revenge, who appears to be lying in a state of unconsciousness.

The repeated mention of "Cyco hype" could be a reference to some kind of drug or mind-altering substance. Overall, "IQ Cyco" is a dark and moody song about revenge and violence, and the lyrics invite the listener to draw their own conclusions about its meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been down, I've found the gun
After being distraught, I discovered a newfound weapon to combat my struggles.

I start to fight agains...
I am determined to battle against the difficulties I'm facing.

Stad by my side, one thing in mind
With a friend by my side, our focus is unwavering.

We gotta find IQ CYCO
We must search for IQ CYCO.

Place in city, my brand new gun
Within the city, my weapon is newly acquired.

Cry of dick, my laughter
My amusement is a result of mocking someone foolish.

Sleeping head, sleeping hands
Both the mind and body are stagnant.

Sleeping soul, IQ CYCO
A dormant spirit, seeking IQ CYCO.

Another one bites the dust
One more foe has been defeated.

IQ CYCO
The elusive target of our search.

Cyco hype I stick it to your dead
I aim to triumph over the enthusiasm of those I oppose.