Beartooth

Beartooth is the creative vehicle for Caleb Shomo, who founded the project in 2012 as a therapeutic outlet following his departure from the electronicore band Attack Attack!. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the project began as a solo studio endeavor where Shomo tracked every instrument, a tradition he largely maintained through several albums.

This 'one-man band' studio approach allows for a meticulous blend of hardcore punk's urgency and metalcore's technicality, all filtered through a pop-minded songwriting lens. The band's career arc has moved from the raw, self-loathing intensity of 'Disgusting' (2014) toward a more polished, hard-rock-influenced sound on 'The Surface' (2023), reflecting Shomo's personal journey with mental health and sobriety. Culturally, Beartooth occupies a vital space in the 'sad music for tough people' niche, bridging the gap between the Warped Tour era and modern active rock radio. They are frequently cited for their influence in destigmatizing mental health struggles within the heavy music community, maintaining a massive, loyal following through relentless touring and high-energy live performances.