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Caleb Shomo’s Beartooth bandmate shows support after he comes out as gay amid 14-year marriage
The vocalist came out as gay via a lengthy Instagram statement on Saturday.
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What happenedThe vocalist came out as gay via a lengthy Instagram statement on Saturday.
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Left / center-leftBeartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as ‘Proudly Gay Man’
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Right / center-rightCaleb Shomo’s Beartooth bandmate shows support after he comes out as gay amid 14-year marriage
Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as ‘Proudly Gay Man’
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"I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol," Shomo told fans. "When I decided to put it down and focus on exploring why I felt this way for so long, it's been a direct path to me recon...
