Caleb Shomo He has spent years building a loyal fan base in the rock and metalcore world through his work with Beartooth and Attack Attack!, becoming known for his raw lyrics and brutally honest songwriting. Throughout his career, the singer has frequently spoken about depression, addiction, and self-image struggles, themes that have often shaped Beartooth’s music.
In May 2026, the 33-year-old musician made headlines after he publicly came out as gay in an emotional statement on Instagram. “I am a proud gay man,” Caleb wrote.
Learn more about Caleb below.
He started his career as an offensive tackle!
Before Beartooth, Caleb first gained attention in the late 2000s as a member of the metalcore band Attack Attack! He joined the group while still a teenager and eventually became the lead vocalist before leaving in 2012. His time in the band helped introduce him to the heavy rock scene that would later shape Beartooth’s sound.
He founded Beartooth in 2012
After leaving Attack Attack!, Caleb started Beartooth in 2012 as what was initially intended to be a side project. He wrote and recorded much of the band’s early music himself, including vocals and instruments. The group quickly grew to become one of the biggest modern rock acts with albums such as gross, violent and Surface.
He has been open about mental health and addiction
Much of Caleb’s music has focused on depression, anxiety, addiction, and self-image struggles. In his May 2026 statement, the singer revealed that he “spent a decade burying his feelings with alcohol” before getting sober and starting to understand himself more clearly. He also spoke openly about years of “depression, self-loathing, self-loathing, and despair.”
He came out as gay in 2026
On May 23, 2026, Caleb publicly came out as gay in an emotional Instagram post. “I am a proud gay man,” he wrote, thanking his fans for their support throughout his journey. The announcement quickly attracted support from fellow musicians and fans across the rock and metalcore community.
He has been married to his wife for more than a decade
Caleb W Fleur Chaumont They were married for nearly 14 years before announcing the end of their relationship in 2026. After Caleb came out publicly, Fleur shared a statement admitting how difficult the experience was. “Supporting him while he lost everything has been so hard,” she wrote on Instagram, as she continued to express her sympathy and support for her ex-partner.
“I’m the only one who has to deal with the duality of this situation,” Fleur also shared. “You can love and support your person through the toughest times in their life, while also being completely broken and losing yourself at the same time…”
Although she maintained that their marriage was over, Fleur thought warmly of their years together. “Our 14-year marriage has been amazing and filled with so much fun, adventure and love,” she wrote. “Our story was good. And now it’s over.”
