Beartooth release euphoric new single 'Free', before frontman Caleb Shomo deletes Instagram after receiving homophobic comments

NewsMusic News Beartooth release euphoric new single ‘Free’, before frontman Caleb Shomo deletes Instagram after receiving homophobic comments "This song shows a glimpse of what is to come from the next Beartooth album, which is the most honest depiction of my soul I will most likely ever make" By Laura Molloy 4th March 2026 Beartooth. CREDIT: Ashley Osborn Beartooth have shared their euphoric new single ‘Free’, while frontman Caleb Shomo has deleted his Instagram after reportedly receiving homophobic comments. READ MORE: Caleb Shomo – “Beartooth is the most intimate experience that I have with music” The track arrives as their first new music since 2023, as well as their first since signing to Fearless Records. It also marks the first taste of their upcoming album, of which the release date and title are yet to be announced. Advertisement Built upon a high-octane, heavy guitar riff, the song sees frontman Caleb Shomo celebrate his freedom, singing: “Running to the light so you can see/Every single fucked up of piece of me.” Speaking about ‘Free’, Shomo explained it’s “the start of the next chapter of my music and my life.” He continued: “The emotional roller coaster that is living can be very complicated at times. In one day, you can equally experience pure fear and pure joy. “This song shows a glimpse of what is to come from the next Beartooth album, which is the most honest depiction of my soul I will most likely ever make.” Check it out below. Recommended Since the music video’s release, however, fans have noticed that Shomo has deleted his personal Instagram account, with some speculating it may be due to a slew of homophobic comments. Per metal music publication PRP, the singer was met with hateful comments after debuting a new look in the video, where he sports a bejewelled choker and crop top, as well as eye makeup. One such comment came from Attila’s Chris Fronzak, who wrote that the singer had “dropped the s from his name”, before saying that the music industry is “brainwashed beyond belief” and alleging that artists are told they “wouldn’t get big because they don’t have a trans person or female in the band.” Fronzak has since apologised, saying he meant the remark “as a joke”, adding: “but it didn’t come across that way. I don’t know what he’s going through at the moment, but I wish him the best. The world has too much hate rn & I don’t want to add any fuel to that fire… You never know what someone is going through. Therefore, I am sorry, and I will work towards thinking about things deeper before I just word-vomit shit into this bird app. Love yall,” per the Mosh. Advertisement Speaking about joining Fearless Records, Shomo said the label had “empowered me as an artist like nothing I’ve ever experienced. “They all truly love what they do, and it shows in the work,” he added. “They go about their business with humility and a hunger for joy. At the end of the day, they care about the music and supporting the people involved. Their ability to spread that support to artists and listeners alike is truly beautiful, and I couldn’t be more proud to sign a deal with Fearless.” Beartooth’s last album was 2023’s ‘The Surface’. At the time, he spoke to NME about the album and described the release as “the most intimate experience that I have with music”. “I just want it to be completely different than anything else I’ve done before,” he said at the time. In other news, last year Shomo teamed up with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello for the politically charged Final Fantasy 14 anthem ‘Everything Burns’. Related TopicsBeartoothMetalRock You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Harry Styles – ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ review: pop superstar lets the light in Young Fathers on their ‘Help(2)’ song, ‘Don’t Fight The Young’: “It felt like that’s what needs to be said from us at this time” Chalk’s uncompromising dance-punk is fuelled by personal vulnerability and political questioning ‘Scream 7’ review: ghosts of horror past haunt this nostalgia-heavy sequel ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ review: an inventive and unnerving survival horror sequel Advertisement More Stories Music News Sharon Osbourne says Ozzfest will “absolutely” return Music News Grandson says O2 Forum Kentish Town wouldn’t let him bring Bob Vylan out on stage Music Interviews The Lottery Winners talk “bromance” with Robbie Williams: “He is the king of entertainment, and I’d like to think I am the prince” Music News Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Sam Fender and more celebrate BRITs 2026 wins at Universal afterparty in Manchester Music News Watch Turnstile’s dreamy rocked-up cover of The Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ Music News Trent Reznor on the future of Nine Inch Nails: “I don’t know if we’re going to be touring any more after this”