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
Ring of Fire
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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and it makes a firery ring
bound by wild desire
I fell in to a ring of fire...
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
and the flames went higher.
The ring of fire
The ring of fire.
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
and the flames went higher.
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire.
The taste of love is sweet
when hearts like our´s meet
I fell for you like a child
oh, but the fire went wild.
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
and the flames went higher.
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire.
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
and the flames went higher.
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
The lyrics of "Ring of Fire" by the Acid Drinkers is a love song that describes the intense and burning feelings that come with falling in love. The singer describes love as a "burning thing" that creates a "fiery ring" of desire. The first time he fell in love, he fell hard and was consumed by the flames of passion. He describes the experience as falling into a "burning ring of fire" and being consumed by the flames.
The singer describes the taste of love as sweet and delightful, particularly when it is reciprocated. When two hearts like theirs meet, love can be an intense and wild experience. However, the price of love can be high, as the flames of passion can consume those who fall too deeply into its fiery depths. The constant repetition of "And it burns, burns, burns/The ring of fire" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of love, particularly when it catches people by surprise.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ring of Fire" are a powerful portrayal of the intensity of romantic love and the burning sensations that come with it. The image of a "ring of fire" is especially potent, suggesting both the passion and danger that come with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burning thing
Love can ignite a passionate and intense feeling
and it makes a firery ring
Love can surround us and consume us like fire
bound by wild desire
The intense desire for love can trap us and create a strong bond
I fell in to a ring of fire...
The artist fell into a passionate and all-consuming love
The taste of love is sweet
Love can be a pleasurable experience
when hearts like our´s meet
Love can be especially sweet when two compatible people come together
I fell for you like a child
The singer fell deeply and completely in love
oh, but the fire went wild.
Their love became a wild and intense flame that couldn't be contained
And it burns, burns, burns
The passion and intensity of their love continues to burn bright
The ring of fire
Their love is like a fiery ring that surrounds and consumes them
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paweardzinski6385
Nie potrafię ocenić jak daleko mi do tego gatunku ale jako wielbiciel Casha uwielbiam ten cover!
@jurass76
Uwielbiam covery w wykonaniu drinkersów :)
@TGBoleyn
I'm an American that's spent a lot of time in Poland. I love Johnny Cash, and I love Acid Drinkers. This song rocks! If I were in the WWE, this would be my entrance song... Keep rocking guys, hope to see you in concert next time I'm in Poland. Which will be soon.
@oskarsztymelski6536
czemu wszystkie amerykanskie piosenki w wykonaniu acidow brzmia tak zajebiscie swojsko? titus + ekipa potrafia,dzieki za te przerobki
@Rocksedi666
grają w stylu kalifornijskiego rocka i co jeszcze bardziej niezwykłe mało kto kojarzy ich zagranicą z Polską o czym sam Tytus wspomniał
@kacpersuperson9265
Świetne wykonanie. Pozdrawiam zespół Acid Drinkers !!!
@mateuszszwarc8100
Oryginału nie znoszę, ale to jest niesamowite!
@Aliora01
Zajebisty kawałek.
@bartolomiu46PL
to ma powera !!Przestraszylem sie jak sie zaczelo XD
@wieza771
Rockfest 2016
Najlepsze pogo było jak grali acid drinkers