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BEARTOOTH

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Caleb Shomo’s internal metalcore odyssey hits an astounding rough patch

seven years, Beartooth have provided an often-uncomfortable glimpse into Caleb Shomo’s lowest personal depths. Initially, the multi-instrumentalist, producer and former Attack Attack! vocalist had intended the band to be a personal, private project – a way for him to work through the depression that had been a constant presence in his life since he was 11 years old. So no one was more surprised when, on release of it was met with unanimous acclaim. A messy, difficult but cathartic listen, he spilled his guts and heart into songs that raged against a backdrop of hardcore punk, gritted-teeth rock’n’roll and energetic metalcore.

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