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
Masterhood
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Beautiful, international brawl
I'm in no mood to bargain
Make me know the name of land
There's no day without war
Selling conflicts is my job
The business is payable
You wanna buy massacre - money on the table
It's only ripping hearts
I'm a juggler of the fate (x2)
People, listen, for whom the land
A brand new contry with a pretty flag
I'm a prominent hate expert
I'm a juggler of the fate
I'm a pure businessman
I trade in disasters
Everything is practiceable
You wanna fill cemetery up - money on the table
God bless this fuckin' deal
It's only ripping hearts
You must only come and pay (x2)
People, listen, for whom pestilence
An exeptional virus - the killer
Million victims guaranted first day
You must only come and pay
It's my unwritten law
Crime, genocide is my play
It's profitable activities
You wanna buy a war - money on the table
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' "Masterhood of Hearts Devouring" depict a cynical and mercenary view of war, conflict and disaster. The opening lines invite the listener to pay attention, signaling the importance of the message. The singer presents himself as a war-profiteer, uninterested in diplomacy or negotiation, and motivated solely by profit. He sees war as a business that he trades in, and his job is to sell conflicts to those who can afford it. The lines "You wanna buy massacre - money on the table" and "You wanna fill cemetery up - money on the table" illustrate his callousness and moral bankruptcy, and suggest that he is willing to profit from the death and suffering of others.
The singer sees himself as a "juggler of the fate," meaning that he believes himself capable of controlling the unpredictable forces of fate that shape the destiny of nations. He takes pride in his role and expertise in promoting hate and conflict, presenting himself as a "pure businessman" and "prominent hate expert." The lines "I'm a prominent hate expert/I'm a juggler of the fate" convey his self-assuredness and sense of power. The chorus suggests that the singer's clients are those who benefit from war and destruction, and that his business is profitable precisely because it "rips hearts" and causes suffering. In the final verse, the singer presents himself as a purveyor of disease and pestilence, further underscoring the harsh and cynical worldview presented in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
People, listen, for whom the war
Attention everyone, this song is for those who love and glorify war.
Beautiful, international brawl
Wars are like large, public events; exciting and impressive to witness.
I'm in no mood to bargain
I have no intentions to negotiate or compromise.
Make me know the name of land
Tell me which country is involved in this war.
There's no day without war
Every day there are wars happening somewhere in the world.
Selling conflicts is my job
I profit from selling the idea, weaponry, and resources for conflict.
The business is payable
The war industry is a profitable enterprise.
You wanna buy massacre - money on the table
If you want to purchase a deadly and violent event, I have it for sale and it will cost you.
God bless this fuckin' deal
This transaction is a good one, may it be successful.
It's only ripping hearts
The consequences of war are tragic and detrimental to many lives and families.
I'm a juggler of the fate (x2)
I have control over outcomes and the future through my involvement in war and conflict.
People, listen, for whom the land
This song is also for those who are patriotic and love their country.
A brand new country with a pretty flag
The birth of a new country and the creation of its identity brings pride and joy.
I'm a prominent hate expert
I am knowledgeable and skilled in the art of hate and creating division.
I'm a pure businessman
I am solely focused on making money and profits.
I trade in disasters
I profit from disasters and crises such as war and conflict.
Everything is practiceable
Anything is achievable with the right amount of resources and strategy.
You wanna fill cemetery up - money on the table
If you want to cause mass death and destruction, I am willing to provide and make it worth my while.
God bless this fuckin' deal
Again, this transaction is a good one in my eyes, may it be a success.
You must only come and pay (x2)
All you need to do is pay, and I will provide the service.
People, listen, for whom pestilence
This song is also dedicated to those who are fascinated with disease and epidemics.
An exceptional virus - the killer
I have access to deadly viruses that can do great harm.
Million victims guaranteed first day
My virus can kill millions of people immediately.
You must only come and pay
Again, all you need to do is pay, and I will provide the service.
It's my unwritten law
This is my unspoken rule that I always follow.
Crime, genocide is my play
I enjoy committing atrocities and have committed genocide.
It's profitable activities
Genocide and other terrible acts can be profitable.
You wanna buy a war - money on the table
If you want to engage in war, I am willing to provide resources and assistance for the right price.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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WW
Byłem na tym koncercie, to Jarocin'92. Potęga. Uważam, że Acid's tylko z Litzą. Wszyscy po nim to łatanie dziury. Bez urazy dla kolejnych gitarzystów.
Ide Po Was
To Nie jarocin , to rowniez nie 92
FutrynaPL
Ale rozpierdol hehe ta piosenka wymiata :D
masstertraktor
nikt w świecie tak nie grał!
Zamulony77
Mam pytanie. Mianowicie wie ktoś z jakiego utworu jest ta zagrywka od 0:24 do 0:35. Będę wdzięczny jeśli ktoś udzieli mi odpowiedzi :). Z góry dzięki.
szczupak1980
striptiz to master of papets Acidow....
sławomir kamiński
Ekipa thrashowa,tritza lebera itd te czasy nie wrócą.drewbud z rogoźna,
sławomir kamiński
Ekipa thrashowa,tritza lebera itd te czasy nie wrócą.drewbud z rogoźna,