Rocker opens up about facing homophobia after coming out
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has spoken out about the homophobia he has experienced since coming out as gay in 2026. He describes the negative impact of public backlash on his mental health and his decision to step away from social media to focus on his artistry.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing challenges faced by public figures in the music industry regarding LGBTQ+ identity and online harassment.
Share article Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has opened up about the homophobia he’s faced since coming out as gay and divorcing his wife of 14 years, Fleur Shomo .
The singer, 33, publicly came out as gay in May 2026, eight months after he came out to his family and friends.
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has opened up about the homophobia he’s faced since coming out as gay. Instagram/@Calebshomo
In a candid interview on heavy metal podcast The Break Down with Nath & Johnny , released on Friday, Shomo revealed the motivation behind his drastic change in appearance following his split.
“I had already decided, like, I’m not gonna water myself down at all,” he told hosts Nathan McCallum and Johnny Needham.
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