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Band Timeline
Formation of Beartooth by Caleb Shomo
Signing and Release of Debut EP Sick
Debut Full-Length Album Disgusting and Lineup Changes
Release of Second Album Aggressive
Release of Third Album Disease
Release of Fourth Album Below
Release of Fifth Album The Surface
Albums
Members
Current
Caleb Shomo
Lead vocals
Guitar
Connor Denis
Percussion
Background vocals
Drums (drum set)
Zach Huston
Guitar
Zach Huston
Background vocals
Oshie Bichar
Bass guitar
Background vocals
History
Nick Reed
Background vocals
Bass guitar
Caleb Shomo
Drums (drum set)
Connor Denis
Background vocals
Additional
Taylor Lumley
Background vocals
Guitar
Brandon Mullins
Drums (drum set)
Percussion
Connor Denis
Additional
Drums (drum set)
Caleb Shomo
Bass guitar
Kamron Bradbury
Guitar
Background vocals
Story of Beartooth
Beartooth: A Rock Band's Rise From Solo Project to Stadium-Sized Success
Beartooth, the American rock band known for their raw energy and heavy sound, burst onto the scene in 2012, the brainchild of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Shomo. Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Shomo initially crafted the music solo, laying down every instrument track himself in the studio. This raw, self-produced sound caught attention, and soon Shomo assembled a full band, solidifying Beartooth as a powerhouse live act.
Signed to Red Bull Records in 2013, the band released their debut EP, "Sick," that same year. Following up with their first full-length album, "Disgusting," in 2014, Beartooth quickly established themselves as a force in the rock scene. Since then, Shomo has led the band through the release of three more studio albums: "Aggressive" (2016), "Disease" (2018), and "Below" (2021), each pushing the band's sound and expanding their fanbase. Their latest release, "The Surface," arrived in October 2023, solidifying Beartooth's position as a mainstay in the modern rock landscape.
From Solo Project to Full-Blown Band
Shomo's passion for Beartooth emerged while he was a member of the metalcore band Attack Attack!. Even amidst his commitments to that group, he began crafting the distinct sound that would become Beartooth's signature. The project initially went by the name "Noise," but Shomo changed it to Beartooth after discovering another band had already claimed the moniker. He drew inspiration for the name from Bear Tooth Court, the childhood home of original touring bassist Nick Reed.
Initially, Shomo had no intention of recording or performing live with Beartooth. It was meant to be a side project, a creative outlet. However, after leaving Attack Attack!, Shomo fully embraced Beartooth, making it his primary musical focus. The decision proved to be a game-changer, propelling Beartooth beyond Shomo's wildest expectations.
With the decision to perform live, Shomo recruited Reed, guitarist Taylor Lumley, and drummer Brandon Mullins. This lineup cemented Beartooth as a formidable live act, known for their intense performances and powerful stage presence.
Beartooth's journey, from a solo project birthed in a side room to a band commanding massive stages, is a testament to the power of passion, talent, and hard work. Shomo's vision and the band's unwavering commitment to their music have catapulted Beartooth to the forefront of the rock scene, leaving an undeniable mark on the genre.