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Beartooth Frontman Caleb Shomo Announces He Is Gay After 14-Year Marriage
On May 23, 2026, Caleb Shomo, the 33‑year‑old frontman of metalcore outfit Beartooth, broke his silence by publicly declaring himself a gay man. The announcement came via a lengthy Instagram post in which Shomo confessed that he had wrestled with his sexuality for years and had finally chosen to be honest with himself and his wife, Fleur Shomo.
Shomo’s message, posted at 6:14 p.m. Eastern, was both a personal revelation and a response to a flurry of speculation that had surrounded his private life. He wrote, “There has 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.” The post also outlined the emotional struggle he endured while trying to navigate his feelings, and his decision to share the truth with his partner.
The next day, Fleur Shomo replied on Instagram with a supportive note. She described their 14‑year marriage as “wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love,” adding that “no one could truly know the depth of our relationship.” She went on to say she missed her husband and that “our story was a good one. And now it’s done,” signaling acceptance and understanding.
Behind the public posts, the couple had begun discussing Shomo’s sexuality privately in June 2026. In a June 10 interview with the “Disrespectfully” podcast hosted by Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan, Shomo recounted the moment he told Fleur during a trip to Palm Springs. He described feeling terrified and struggling to articulate his emotions, saying, “I was just bawling my f‑king eyes out, trying so hard to verbalize and I really struggle to verbalize things.” He added that after the conversation, he no longer wanted to “run” from his feelings.
For Shomo, coming out made “everything start to make sense” and helped dissolve the negative self‑judgment that had plagued him. He noted that public reaction has been mixed, with some expressing strong opposition to his sexuality and to the idea of a gay man in the metalcore scene.
Beartooth, founded by Shomo in 2012, has released six studio albums, with the most recent, The Surface, arriving in October 2023. The band, signed to Red Bull Records, has been a prominent act in the metalcore and hard‑rock community. Shomo is known for performing all instruments on early Beartooth recordings and for his work as a producer.
The announcement fits a broader trend of musicians publicly identifying as LGBTQ+ in recent years. Fans and industry observers have largely praised Shomo’s honesty and the support shown by his wife.
Both Shomo and Fleur’s statements have been shared on social media and covered by mainstream outlets, including Page Six, Billboard, and Entertainment Weekly. Coverage has highlighted the personal nature of the revelation and its impact on the couple’s relationship.
As of the latest reports, Shomo has not altered his touring schedule. Beartooth is slated to begin a U.S. tour in the fall of 2026 in support of their upcoming album Pure Ecstasy, set for release on August 28, 2026. The band’s tour dates have been confirmed on the official Beartooth website.
Shomo’s coming‑out marks a significant personal milestone and adds a new dimension to his public persona as a musician. It also underscores the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals within hard‑rock and metal communities.
The situation remains current, with Shomo and Fleur continuing to address the public’s reaction through social media and interviews. No further statements regarding their personal or professional plans have been released.
Shomo’s message, posted at 6:14 p.m. Eastern, was both a personal revelation and a response to a flurry of speculation that had surrounded his private life. He wrote, “There has 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.” The post also outlined the emotional struggle he endured while trying to navigate his feelings, and his decision to share the truth with his partner.
The next day, Fleur Shomo replied on Instagram with a supportive note. She described their 14‑year marriage as “wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love,” adding that “no one could truly know the depth of our relationship.” She went on to say she missed her husband and that “our story was a good one. And now it’s done,” signaling acceptance and understanding.
Behind the public posts, the couple had begun discussing Shomo’s sexuality privately in June 2026. In a June 10 interview with the “Disrespectfully” podcast hosted by Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan, Shomo recounted the moment he told Fleur during a trip to Palm Springs. He described feeling terrified and struggling to articulate his emotions, saying, “I was just bawling my f‑king eyes out, trying so hard to verbalize and I really struggle to verbalize things.” He added that after the conversation, he no longer wanted to “run” from his feelings.
For Shomo, coming out made “everything start to make sense” and helped dissolve the negative self‑judgment that had plagued him. He noted that public reaction has been mixed, with some expressing strong opposition to his sexuality and to the idea of a gay man in the metalcore scene.
Beartooth, founded by Shomo in 2012, has released six studio albums, with the most recent, The Surface, arriving in October 2023. The band, signed to Red Bull Records, has been a prominent act in the metalcore and hard‑rock community. Shomo is known for performing all instruments on early Beartooth recordings and for his work as a producer.
The announcement fits a broader trend of musicians publicly identifying as LGBTQ+ in recent years. Fans and industry observers have largely praised Shomo’s honesty and the support shown by his wife.
Both Shomo and Fleur’s statements have been shared on social media and covered by mainstream outlets, including Page Six, Billboard, and Entertainment Weekly. Coverage has highlighted the personal nature of the revelation and its impact on the couple’s relationship.
As of the latest reports, Shomo has not altered his touring schedule. Beartooth is slated to begin a U.S. tour in the fall of 2026 in support of their upcoming album Pure Ecstasy, set for release on August 28, 2026. The band’s tour dates have been confirmed on the official Beartooth website.
Shomo’s coming‑out marks a significant personal milestone and adds a new dimension to his public persona as a musician. It also underscores the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals within hard‑rock and metal communities.
The situation remains current, with Shomo and Fleur continuing to address the public’s reaction through social media and interviews. No further statements regarding their personal or professional plans have been released.