Band Spotlight: BEARTOOTH

I always wonder what makes talented dudes in the secular music scene leave the safety of shows without judgements like "Did he just swear?", or "Are they REALLY a Christian band?" for the christian scene (or the semi-christian scene, depending on how forward you are about your faith), which is known for ripping bands up and spitting them out if they don't meet certain requirements. Something must have happened to make Caleb Shomo, formerly of Attack Attack!, decide that the obviously Christian influence of BEARTOOTH was a step above what Attack Attack! was bringing to the table.

Caleb Shomo has been on the tour circuit since the age of 15, when he joined AA playing keys and synth. After two lineup changes, Caleb was made the front man of AA. He left for reasons he related to depression in December of 2012. Now 21, he owns a record production company, an electronic side project titled CLASS, and has his band signed to Red Bull Records.

BEARTOOTH brings an exciting sound that I feel hasn't been heard yet. With Caleb's lyrics that come straight from his own struggles, and a band behind him with a perfect balance of insanity, skill, and eccentricity, they refuse to be ignored in a scene full of bands that, largely, sound the same.

"I have a problem"

 I guess a bottle can't save my life

I guess a bottle can't tame my mind

this is my reward, a barely beating heart

but I still lie to myself, I always lie to myself

my hands are in the air, and god I hope you're there

cause I can't make it myself, I'll never make it myself

GO LOUD
Kyle Jenkins