Caleb Shomo Opens Up About Sexuality: “I Am A Proudly Gay Man”

Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo has publicly come out as gay following recent online speculation surrounding his personal life.

The announcement comes after Shomo temporarily stepped away from social media amid backlash and homophobic comments tied to his appearance in the band’s recent video for “Free.” In a lengthy statement shared online, Shomo opened up about his journey with identity, self-acceptance and sobriety.

“There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further.

I am a proudly gay man.”

Shomo explained that he has spent years trying to understand and come to terms with his sexuality while also reflecting on how deeply those struggles influenced his music and personal life.

The Beartooth frontman noted that many of the band’s earlier albums centered around themes of religious trauma, depression, self-hatred and hopelessness, admitting he now feels he avoided confronting the deeper issues at the root of those emotions for years.

“I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol, and honestly when I decided to put it down and focus on exploring why I felt this way for so long, it’s been a direct path to me reconciling with my sexuality in hopes that it will eventually lead to me experiencing self love.”

Shomo also stated that he approached the band’s upcoming album with a commitment to complete honesty in both the music and his personal expression.

“One thing I decided before I wrote a single note of the upcoming album is that whatever happens, I will express myself whole heartedly and fully.”

Elsewhere in the statement, he thanked those who supported him throughout the process and encouraged others struggling with their identity to be patient with themselves and avoid suppressing their feelings.

“Holding these things in only hurt you and those around you.”

The singer closed the statement by expressing hope that publicly sharing this part of himself will help him continue moving toward self-love and acceptance.

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