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Beartooth is an American rock band founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Shomo in Columbus, Ohio, in 2012. Originally, Beartooth was a studio project with Shomo performing all instruments, before expanding to a group with four or five members over their existence. They are known for relatively more conventional songwriting than some of Shomo's other work, with an emphasis on melodic hooks and catchy choruses. Beartooth has been signed to Red Bull Records since 2013; their debut EP Sick was released on July 26, 2013, followed by the debut full-length album Disgusting on June 10, 2014. Since then, Shomo has released a further five studio albums under the Beartooth moniker: Aggressive (2016), Disease (2018), Below (2021), The Surface (2023), and Pure Ecstasy (2026).

History

Formation and Sick (2012–2014)

Caleb Shomo began writing Beartooth songs while still a member of metalcore band Attack Attack!, to which he contributed keyboards, guitar and unclean vocals. The band's earliest lineup consisted of Shomo with members of My Ticket Home and the live crew for Attack Attack!. The band was named after a location called Beartooth Court, where their original bassist grew up. This version of the band did not last long, and instead Shomo began writing solo under the name Noise. He switched the name back to Beartooth upon realizing that the name was already taken. Shomo has stated Beartooth was "supposed to be a mere distraction" while he was still a member of Attack Attack! and nothing beyond that, having no intentions to record or play live music; however, after his departure from Attack Attack!, he then focused on the project full-time – a move that would see Beartooth "surpass [Shomo's] wildest expectations." After making the decision to make Beartooth a live act, Shomo recruited bassist Nick Reed, guitarist Taylor Lumley, and drummer Brandon Mullins, who had all been live crew for Attack Attack!.

Shomo has said that "Set Me on Fire" was the first Beartooth song ever written, followed by "I Have a Problem." These songs, as well as "Go Be the Voice" and "Pick Your Poison," were released online in December 2012. After uploading a live music video for "I Have a Problem," Beartooth announced a string of one-off dates that brought them right into fans living rooms, mostly in the Midwest, following the buzz surrounding the band's live performance in the "I Have a Problem" live video. It played a date on the 2013 Vans Warped Tour and was featured on the entire 2015 tour.

On June 7, 2013, Shomo announced Beartooth was now signed to Red Bull Records. They released their debut EP Sick for free on their website on July 26, 2013, with Shomo singing, producing and playing all instruments on the record. On August 17, 2013, the band released a video for "I Have a Problem," not to be confused with the earlier live version. On December 18, 2013, the band was confirmed for the Warped Tour 2014. On November 14, the band released a music video for the song "Go Be the Voice."

Disgusting and lineup changes (2014–2015)

On January 6, 2014, Kamron Bradbury, formerly of City Lights was announced as the new rhythm guitarist. In early 2014, Reed left Beartooth and was replaced with Oshie Bichar of City Lights for a U.S. tour with Memphis May Fire throughout February and March.

On April 29, 2014, Beartooth released a live music video for their new song, "Dead," set to appear on their forthcoming album, Disgusting. On May 13, 2014, they was announced through Facebook the release date for the debut full-length album, Disgusting, as June 10, 2014, along with its track listing. The first single for the album was released on the same day, titled "Beaten In Lips," along with its music video. The album was available to stream online a day before its release. As with Beartooth's debut EP, Shomo sang, produced, and played all instruments on Disgusting, except for "In Between," co-produced by John Feldmann.