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
King Kong Bless You
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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attention gays and women
I've made a proclamation
you've got to hear it
I wanna put red - heat
on frost - bitten brains
I wanna do it well
with awful pain
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
Attention everybody
attention bitches and killers
I got a plan of war
You've got to see it
this plan is rather easy
I gotta reach the rot
I'm proposing prudence
I was born as a nut
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
The lyrics to Acid Drinkers' song King Kong Bless You are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. At first glance, it sounds like the singer is addressing the entire population, specifically gays, women, bitches, and killers. The singer seems to be announcing their intention to do something with intensity and pain. They mention the President being on their side twice, which could signify a sense of power and authority backing the singer's plan. The lyrics don't specify what the actual plan is, but it seems to be war-related based on the mention of killers and the need for prudence.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is attempting to incite a revolution. The mention of frost-bitten brains and reaching the rot could signify a desire to shake people out of their complacency and make them think differently. The all-encompassing attention grab at the beginning of the song could be an attempt to gather as many people as possible to the cause. The President being on the singer's side could mean that they have political or social clout to use in the revolution.
Another interpretation is that the song is a commentary on power structures and those who seek to manipulate them. The singer could be a charismatic leader attempting to sway others to their own cause. The mention of the President being on their side could symbolize the kind of connections that can be made through nepotism and collusion. The use of violent language could be an indication of the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Attention everybody
Listen up, everyone
attention gays and women
This message is for all, regardless of gender or sexual orientation
I've made a proclamation
I have an important announcement to make
you've got to hear it
It's imperative that you listen
I wanna put red - heat
I want to ignite a passion
on frost - bitten brains
In those whose minds have grown cold and indifferent
I wanna do it well
I want to execute this plan flawlessly
with awful pain
Despite the difficulty and discomfort it may cause
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
I have the support of the highest authority, and it's reassuring
Attention everybody
Once again, listen up, everyone
attention bitches and killers
This message is directed at those who are ruthless and aggressive
I got a plan of war
I have a strategy for taking action
You've got to see it
It's something that needs to be witnessed
this plan is rather easy
Despite what it may seem, this strategy is simple
I gotta reach the rot
I need to get to the root of the problem
I'm proposing prudence
I'm suggesting that we exercise caution and thoughtfulness
I was born as a nut
I was born a little crazy
President is on my side, it makes me feel alright
Once again, I have the support of the highest authority, and it's reassuring
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.