Bam Margera, infamous prankster of Jack-ass fame, has re-entered the world of goth-edged rock with his newest collaboration with Puerto Rican band, Amore Ad Lunam entitled “Love In Chains.”
Harkening back to a period and style that saw Margera enjoy musical success with bands such as CKY and HIM, “Love In Chains” is a synth-tinged darkwave ballad, exploring a darker, more dangerous side of desire. The track is certainly destined to be a crowd pleasing hit for fans, not only of Amore Ad Lunam, but of the mercurial goth-skate legend Margera. And for those fans the up-tempo, head bang-inducing track will come as a welcome surprise as the stuntman-cum-skater-cum- musician looks to tap back into his creative spirit that has made him a household name over the decades.
Teaming up with a band that wears its influences proudly on its sleeves, Margera’s
collaboration with Amore Ad Lunam instantly brings to mind Billy idol in the prime of his pomp, the 69 Eyes (who Margera has worked with previously) and perennial dark purveyors of goth-pop The Cult. These influences are thrown into the mix to create a tune that will appeal to rockers regardless of which rung of the spectrum they find themselves. It is this knack for crossing divides in favour of catchy melodies that has seen Margera stand out for his musical prowess in the past. Indeed, it is his vocals on the track that really stand out, as the performer adopts a lower bass register a la Peter Steele that, perhaps surprisingly, seems to suit the singer well. Margera competently delivers each line and instantly reminds one of vampiric goth in romance with an edge that deftly complements Margera’s image.
Margera and Amore Ad Lunam released the new track with a video to accompany, featuring lead singer Malcolm Baez and Margera sharing the vocals, interspersed with the rest of the band and a female actress who interacts with Margera, giving the lyrics a visual representation.
Clocking in at about 3 and a half minutes, the song does not wear out its welcome and is certainly set to be an ear-worm that will merit numerous playbacks.
Amore Ad Lunam hail from Puerto Rico and are arguably the island’s best known and most prolific rock band to emerge from its scene since their inception in 2006 and first release in 2013. The band last released an album in 2021 and it is as yet unclear if the band are planning a full-length release, featuring “Love In Chains.”
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