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
The Wildest Planet in Space
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Second World War ...
Third World War ...
Fourth World War ...
War between the big and small
War between long hairs and skins
War over nothing but shit
War between the fat and thin
They sit and listen to the stars
Like children at the age of five
Whose minds haven't traveled so far
They sit and stare up at the sky
They sit and listen to the stars
If anyone there could see things clear
You can bet they wouldn't fly here
Hungry raid the satisfied
Conflict in the movie lines
Whites hate those not purified
War over two cheap wines
They sit and stare up at the sky
They sit and listen to the stars
Like children at the age of five
Whose minds haven't traveled so far
They sit and stare up at the sky
They sit and listen to the stars
If anyone there could see things clear
You can bet they wouldn't fly here
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "The Wildest Planet in Space" paints a picture of the different types of wars and conflicts that have occurred throughout human history. The first four lines hint at the cyclical nature of war and how it has been a constant throughout human existence. The subsequent lines describe the various reasons that people have gone to war over the years, ranging from territorial disputes to trivial matters. The lyrics then shift to describe a group of people who are staring up at the sky, listening to the stars. These individuals are like children, naive and innocent, whose minds have not yet been corrupted by the realities of the world. The lyrics suggest that if those in the stars could see the state of the planet, they would not come here because of the constant conflict and chaos.
The lyrics seem to suggest that war is an inherent part of human nature, and that it is a never-ending cycle. The contrast between the people on Earth and those in the stars highlights the idea that humans are small in the grand scheme of things, and that our petty conflicts are insignificant compared to the vastness of the universe. The song is a commentary on human nature and the absurdity of war and the reasons behind it.
Line by Line Meaning
First World War ...
A reference to the first global conflict fought between 1914-1918.
Second World War ...
A reference to the second global conflict fought between 1939-1945.
Third World War ...
A reference to an imagined third global conflict that has never taken place.
Fourth World War ...
A reference to a hypothetical fourth global conflict that has not yet occurred.
War between the big and small
A conflict between the powerful and powerless.
War between long hairs and skins
A conflict between those with unconventional appearances and those who conform to societal norms.
War over nothing but shit
A pointless conflict based on trivial matters.
War between the fat and thin
A conflict between those who are overweight and those who are thin.
They sit and stare up at the sky
People look up at the sky.
They sit and listen to the stars
People are attentive to the universe and its mysteries.
Like children at the age of five
Innocent and naive individuals.
Whose minds haven't traveled so far
People who have not explored outside of their personal bubble.
If anyone there could see things clear
If intelligent extraterrestrial life exists, they likely have a better understanding of the universe.
You can bet they wouldn't fly here
Intelligent extraterrestrial life would likely not visit Earth because of the conflicts and pettiness of humanity.
Hungry raid the satisfied
The poor and impoverished attack the wealthy and well-fed.
Conflict in the movie lines
Disagreements over films and entertainment choices.
Whites hate those not purified
Racism against those who are not white or who do not fit into societal standards.
War over two cheap wines
A conflict over something inexpensive and insignificant.
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