Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as ‘Proudly Gay Man’
Caleb Shomo, the lead singer of the metal band Beartooth, has publicly come out as a gay man. He shared his journey of self-discovery and the struggles he faced with his sexuality, which he had previously buried under alcohol use. Shomo emphasized his commitment to authenticity in his music and personal life moving forward.
- ▪Caleb Shomo announced he is a proudly gay man after years of struggling with his feelings.
- ▪He expressed gratitude for his past albums while acknowledging the self-deprecating themes they contained.
- ▪Shomo's upcoming album, Pure Ecstasy, is set to be released in August and will reflect his true self.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as a ‘Proudly Gay Man’ in Emotional Message to Fans — Variety
- ▪ Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo comes out as a “proudly gay man” after becoming target of homophobic abuse on social media — NME
- ▪ Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo: “I Am a Proudly Gay Man” — Consequence (of Sound)
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