Caleb Shomo, the frontman of the metalcore band Beartooth, has come out as a 'proudly gay man' in an Instagram post. The 33-year-old musician, who founded the band in 2012, has been married to his wife Fleur since the same year.
In his statement, Shomo explained that he has been 'unpacking and reckoning' with his sexuality for some time. He described spending a decade burying his feelings with alcohol before deciding to explore his identity. The band is set to release their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, later this year.
Fleur Shomo responded in her own Instagram post, describing the past few months as 'disorientating and hurtful'. She expressed her continued support for Caleb, writing: 'I will always want to love, protect and support Caleb.' However, she also acknowledged the personal cost, stating: 'To support him whilst losing everything has been incredibly hard to figure out.'
Fleur confirmed that their 14-year marriage has ended, saying: 'Our nearly 14yrs of marriage was wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love.' She added: 'I already miss it & my husband more than anything. Our story was a good one. And now it’s done.'
