Caleb Shomo, lead singer of Beartooth, has publicly come out as a proudly gay man, sharing his experiences of growing up in a Christian environment where homosexuality was portrayed as a sin, and reflecting on the emotional toll of internalized suppression and homophobia he encountered after coming out. He also announced the band's new album, 'Pure Ecstasy,' and discussed how their entire discography has long reflected his inner struggles. Shomo's openness has been met with both support and backlash, prompting him to address the emotional impact of the responses while reaffirming his identity.