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
United Suicide Legion
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Is their poverty just a game
They hardly eat and hardly sleep
They don't listen, they don't speak
When I see them out on the street
They're never moving up on their feet
They don't all fit in this scene
Which goes on like a bad nights dream
They don't listen, they don't speak
United Suicide Legion
There thoughts are the same
In their hunger they all complain
Soldiers and Civilians
Men who make millions
The scene played on as I walked by
They made a rope, on which to die
The final card has been laid
The natural selection has been made
When I see them out on the street
They are never moving up on their feet
They don't all fit in this scene
Which goes on like a bad nights dream
Bad nights dream
Bad nights dream
Suicide dream
Bad nights dream
United Suicide Legion
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "United Suicide Legion" depict the bleak reality of poverty and hopelessness in society. The repeated phrase "Their thoughts are the same" suggests that the individuals being described have lost their individuality, perhaps due to their circumstances. They are trapped in a cycle of poverty that has left them without the basic necessities of life; they hardly eat and hardly sleep. The lack of agency is further suggested in the lines "They don't listen, they don't speak," which highlights how the marginalized are often silenced.
The song's lyrics juxtapose the suffering of the poor with the opulence of the wealthy. The lines "In their hunger they all complain, Soldiers and Civilians, Men who make millions" suggest that even those who are well-off may still feel unsatisfied or unhappy. Meanwhile, the "scene" carries on as normal, ignoring the plight of those left behind. Ultimately, the song ends with the image of a group of individuals who have given up all hope, forming a "United Suicide Legion" to escape their suffering. The song's vivid imagery and hard-hitting lyrics make it a poignant reflection on the struggles of the marginalized and the disillusionment that may follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Their thoughts are the same
Despite their different backgrounds, they share the same bleak outlook.
Is their poverty just a game
Is their plight just a source of amusement for others?
They hardly eat and hardly sleep
They are deprived of basic human needs.
They don't listen, they don't speak
They feel silenced and ignored by those in power.
When I see them out on the street
The artist regularly encounters these marginalized people in public spaces.
They're never moving up on their feet
They are stuck in their dire circumstances with little opportunity for improvement.
They don't all fit in this scene
Their lives don't align with the idealized version of society portrayed by the mainstream media.
Which goes on like a bad nights dream
The horrors of their reality feel never-ending and inescapable.
United Suicide Legion
They band together, clinging to the only community they have left.
In their hunger they all complain
Their shared struggle unites them and gives them a common voice.
Soldiers and Civilians
Both military veterans and civilians alike are part of this group.
Men who make millions
Even those who have financial success still feel the impact of society's inequalities.
The scene played on as I walked by
The life of these people continues, even when others choose to turn a blind eye.
They made a rope, on which to die
Their desperation has driven them to contemplate or attempt suicide.
The final card has been laid
Their circumstances have pushed them to a breaking point from which there is no return.
The natural selection has been made
Those who have not survived and those who are still struggling represent a result of societal flaws and injustices.
Bad nights dream
Their reality is a haunting nightmare that they can't escape.
Bad nights dream
Their reality is a haunting nightmare that they can't escape.
Suicide dream
Their hopelessness has left them with few options.
Bad nights dream
Their reality is a haunting nightmare that they can't escape.
United Suicide Legion
The only way they can find solidarity and support is through a shared sense of despair.
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Daniel Dawid Roslan
Acidzi at their best ! :) :D For me the best song from awesome "The state of mind report " album :)
Their thoughts are the same
Is their poverty just a game
They hardly eat and hardly sleep
They don't listen, they don't speak
When I see them out on the street
They're never moving up on their feet
They don't all fit in this scene
Which goes on like a bad nights dream
They hardly eat and hardly sleep
They don't listen, they don't speak
United Suicide Legion
There thoughts are the same
In their hunger they all complain
Soldiers and Civilians
Men who make millions
The scene played on as I walked by
They made a rope, on which to die
The final card has been laid
The natural selection has been made
When I see them out on the street
They are never moving up on their feet
They don't all fit in this scene
Which goes on like a bad nights dream
Bad nights dream
Bad nights dream
Suicide dream
Bad nights dream
United Suicide Legion
Andrzej Ostojski
Moje czasy !!!!a rock/metal był prawdziwy do tego polski.... Nie odstępowali od światowej czołówki ....a dzis ????????????////
Piotr Gołacki
a teraz odstepuja?