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
Track Time: 66.6 Sec.
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Stinking, Rainy day
I met women on my way
She said she knows truth
You must know it, God bless you
Then She takes my hand and says:
You're not f...in' man my boy,
You are hunter, so destroy!
66.6 oooh!
Polish translation
...Jej oczy...
Zły, gruby, deszczowy dzień
Spotkałem kobietę na mej drodze
Powiedziała, że zna prawdę
Że muszę ją poznać, Bóg z tobą
Wtedy wzięła mnie za rękę i powiedziała:
Widzę diabła w twojej twarzy
Nie jesteś żadnym pierdolonym człowiekiem, mój chłopcze
Jesteś łowcą, więc niszcz!!!
66.6 uuuh!
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song Track Time 66.6 Sec depict a encounter the singer has with a woman on a rainy day. Upon meeting her, she claims to know the truth and urges the singer to discover it as well, as though implying a higher purpose or destiny. However, her tone suddenly changes as she takes his hand and declares that he is not a man, but a hunter who must destroy. The repetition of "66.6" in the chorus only adds to the ominous nature of the encounter, suggesting a connection with Satan and the number of the beast.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they depict a moment of realization or awakening for the singer, who is suddenly thrust into a world of dark forces and intense purpose. The woman could represent either an agent of this world or a higher power who has revealed the singer's true nature as a "hunter." Alternatively, the woman could be a metaphor for the singer's own subconscious mind, urging him to confront and conquer his own inner demons and unleash his true potential. Overall, the song explores themes of power, destiny, and the struggle between light and dark forces within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Her eyes.... Bad fat
The woman's eyes are unattractive and she has a negative demeanor.
Stinking, Rainy day
The day is unpleasant and has a foul smell due to the rain.
I met women on my way
The singer encountered a woman during his journey.
She said she knows truth
The woman claims to know the truth about something.
You must know it, God bless you
The woman believes it is important for the artist to also know the truth, and expresses a blessing from God to support this.
Then She takes my hand and says:
The woman physically gestures and speaks to the singer.
You're not f...in' man my boy,
The woman denies that the singer is a real man.
You are hunter, so destroy!
The woman believes the artist is more like a hunter and therefore should destroy his obstacles or enemies.
66.6 oooh!
This line is an inflection expressing excitement or enthusiasm, possibly about the following lyrics.
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.