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
Meltdown of Sanctity
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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You tore out god of my heart
To rule is only law
Is the only way you've got
No matter how hard you try
To change my mind
No matter how hard you fight
This empty words of prayer,
Bleeding eyes of hatred, freaks me out
Another dance of madness,
Where the saints are sinners, sightless life.
Broken morality, the meltdown of sanctity
With no humility, inside insanity
Born so pure, trying to change and defy
Broken morality, the meltdown of sanctity
After the crowd, taking easy way of life
With no humility, inside insanity.
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "Meltdown of Sanctity" explore themes of hypocrisy, false morality, and the pressure to conform. The first verse criticizes those who try to be "so good" but in doing so, tear out the "god" of the singer's heart. This can be interpreted as referring to someone who is self-righteous and judgmental, who forces their beliefs on others rather than allowing them to find their own way. The singer rejects this mindset, stating that to "rule" is not the only law.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's refusal to be swayed by this pressure - no matter how hard they try to change his mind or fight him, he will not give up his autonomy. The second verse describes the "empty words of prayer" and "bleeding eyes of hatred" that are part of this world, and how they "freak" the singer out. The phrase "another dance of madness" could be seen as a reference to the cycle of human behavior - how people repeat the same mistakes and patterns throughout history.
The bridge and final chorus repeat the themes of the song, criticizing those who are "born so pure" but end up taking the easy way out and losing their humility. The phrase "meltdown of sanctity" suggests that there is a crisis of morality and virtue in the world, and that this is being exposed or broken down. Overall, the lyrics of "Meltdown of Sanctity" are a warning against conformity, hypocrisy, and a lack of individual thought.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to be so good
Making an effort to live a virtuous life
You tore out god of my heart
You removed the faith that was once in my heart
To rule is only law
Believing that being in control is the only way
Is the only way you've got
Control is the only thing you have
No matter how hard you try
No matter how much effort you put in
To change my mind
To influence my thinking
No matter how hard you fight
No matter how much you struggle
I won't loose my life
I won't give up my life for your cause
This empty words of prayer,
Hollow prayers that lack true meaning
Bleeding eyes of hatred, freaks me out
Hatred that causes pain is alarming
Another dance of madness,
Another instance of irrational behavior
Where the saints are sinners, sightless life.
Where people who should be virtuous are not, leading to confusion
Broken morality, the meltdown of sanctity
Morals and principles have crumbled
With no humility, inside insanity
Without a sense of modesty, there is a lack of mental stability
Born so pure, trying to change and defy
Starting off innocent, but attempting to challenge the norm
After the crowd, taking easy way of life
Following others and taking the simple path in life
With no humility, inside insanity.
Lack of humbleness leads to mental instability
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@Sicj
Trying to be so good You tore out god of my heart To rule is only law Is the only way you've got No matter how hard you try To change my mind No matter how hard you fight I won't loose my life This empty words of prayer, Bleeding eyes of hatred, freaks me out
@Sicj
Another dance of madness, Where the saints are sinners, sightless life. Broken morality, the meltdown of sanctity With no humility, inside insanity Born so pure, trying to change and defy Broken morality, the meltdown of sanctity After the crowd, taking easy way of life With no humility, inside insanity.
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