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
Rattlesnake Blues
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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With it at shool
And finished in the forest
His friend played with
Matches
They didn't save him
Doctors couldn't put him
Back together
Box dry
Today he's in the nut
House
Who infected the poison?!
Where is the poisonous well?!
Who shit in the stream?!
Who?!
That doesen't look good.
That doesn't even sound good.
My home is a castle
My street is a battlefield.
That's not funny
Now I gotta booze
That sounds disgusting
Like a rattlesnake blues
Who infected the poison?!
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' Rattlesnake Blues tell the disturbing story of a young man named Johnny who started to experiment with drugs at school and then took it to the extreme by indulging in the forest with his friend who played with matches. Unfortunately, his friend's carelessness led to Johnny's demise as he got burnt severely, and despite the doctors' best efforts, they couldn't save him. Shorty, who was either his friend or someone else, took advantage of the situation and emptied Johnny's cash box.
The lyrics then take a turn towards a more symbolic interpretation as they question the source of the poison that leads to destruction and insanity. The words "Who infected the poison?!", "Where is the poisonous well?!", and "Who shit in the stream?!" all question the origin of the poison that infects the mind, body, and spirit. The singer seems to be trapped in a dangerous and unforgiving environment, where his home is a castle and his street is a battlefield. He expresses his frustration by seeking refuge in alcohol, which sounds disgusting and as unpleasant as the rattlesnake blues.
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a society where drug abuse, greed, and corruption reign supreme, leading to tragedy and madness. The rattlesnake aspect of it symbolizes danger, fear, and unpredictability, which are all significant parts of this story.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny started to play
Johnny began experimenting with something new and exciting
With it at school
He tried it out at the one place where he was supposed to learn and grow intellectually
And finished in the forest
But it quickly spiraled out of control and led him to a dangerous environmental setting
His friend played with matches
His peer group also had risky behaviors and decisions
They didn't save him
Unfortunately, no one was there to help him during his downward spiral
Doctors couldn't put him back together
Even medical professionals were unable to fix the damage done to his body and mind
Shorty milked the cash box dry
Someone else profited from Johnny's struggles and misfortune
Today he's in the nut house
Currently, Johnny is being treated for mental health issues as a result of his experiences
Who infected the poison?!
Who is responsible for introducing Johnny to this harmful substance or behavior?
Where is the poisonous well?!
Where is the source of this toxicity and danger?
Who shit in the stream?!
Who is polluting the environment and causing harm to others?
Who?!
Who is accountable for these tragic consequences and destructive actions?
That doesn't look good.
The situation appears quite dire and concerning
That doesn't even sound good.
There are no redeeming qualities or benefits from this unfavorable situation
My home is a castle
Despite these challenges, I am able to find safety and comfort within my own dwelling
My street is a battlefield.
However, outside of my own protected space, there are external challenges and struggles that I must face
That's not funny
This situation is not amusing or entertaining in any way
Now I gotta booze
In order to cope with the difficulties of life, I now have to turn to substance abuse
That sounds disgusting
This action is unhealthy and unappealing
Like a rattlesnake blues
The negative consequences of my behavior are similar to the dangerous and unpleasant sound of a rattlesnake's warning
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Tomasz Serafin
High Proof Cosmic Milk to chyba najlepszy album Acid Drinkers.
denaturatpijerzadko
no chyba nie kolego , stawiam "Krate" Twojego ulubionego pivvvvvvvva , i jestem pewien ,że po drugim wykreślisz słowo "Chyba". Pozdro z Zabrza
W. Arc.
Tomasz Serafin to samo napisalem pod którymś filmie Slimaka w akcji ;) POPIERAM
EXILEBAND
ta płyta i ten numer to rewolucja końca lat 90tych, dziękuję za uwagę
cga444
"my home is a castle, my street is a battlefield" - wychowałem się we wschodniej Polsce i wiem dokladnie co znaczy ten cytat :)
Konar76
Najlepszy utwór muzyczny owego zespołu.
pracaza600
Wyjebisty:)
abnormal1230
Jak to zarzucam to sąsiadka ma tsunami w kiblu....
Jarek Sobisz
@bartski24 w środę w Gdańskim Parlamencie go zagrali. Była moc ;)
kamil667
ten album to ostatnie ślady Litzy w dyskografii Acidów.