Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as a ‘Proudly Gay Man’ in Emotional Message to Fans
Caleb Shomo, the lead singer of Beartooth, publicly came out as gay in an emotional message to his fans. He expressed that this revelation has been a long journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Shomo emphasized his commitment to authenticity in his music and personal life moving forward.
- ▪Caleb Shomo announced he is a proudly gay man via Instagram on May 23.
- ▪His coming out followed criticism of Beartooth's recent single and video, 'Free.'
- ▪Shomo has been reflecting on his identity and struggles for a significant period, aiming for self-love and authenticity.
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Home Music News May 24, 2026 12:03pm PT Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as a ‘Proudly Gay Man’ in Emotional Message to Fans By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as a ‘Proudly Gay Man’ in Emotional Message to Fans 2 minutes ago ‘Gilded Age’ Season 4 First Look, New ‘Harry Potter’ Footage Among Teases in New HBO Max Trailer 2 hours ago Cannes Jury President Park Chan-wook Teases: ‘I Didn’t Want to Award the Palme d’Or to Any of the Films’ 19 hours ago See All Getty Images Caleb Shomo, the frontman for rock band Beartooth, has come out as gay in a message to his fans.
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