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"On May 23, Caleb Shomo, lead singer of American rock/metalcore band Beartooth,
publicly came out in an Instagram post as a “proudly gay man”.
The announcement was the first time Shomo took to social media after
temporarily deleting his Instagram account in February, shortly after
homophobic backlash following the release of the music video for
Free.
In the days following the announcement, there has been blatant homophobia and
attempts to twist the story into a tabloid saga, infringing on the privacy of
Shomo and his family. Both function to undermine the personal and cultural
significance of Caleb’s emotional post.
Shomo is by no means the only member of the LGBTQIA+ community to be in
alternative music, but he now stands as one of few high-profile examples. This
moment offers a chance to reflect on whether metal – a music and culture built
on rebellion – amplifies or denigrates LGBTQIA+ voices."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
