Beartooth are back with the start of a new era, and the first taste is a push to start living your life whatever way you want.
It’s titled ‘Free’ and finds Caleb Shomo in an even more comfortable and confident place than we previously saw him on ‘The Surface’.
A track that demonstrates his insatiable knack for penning arena-ready pop choruses, whilst pushing his voice into new frontiers never previously recorded, it’s a sign of what happens when you edge even closer to complete internal peace and clarity. There’s still space for some bludgeoning, though, with lashings of metalcore battery and throat-shredding intensity, but the core of this track centres around the idea of not being tied down to who you used to be, or what people expect you to be.
It’s infinitely inspiring, especially for those who have followed Caleb’s journey over the last 20 years. To see him and his art be so bold and brash is a joy to behold.
Caleb had this to say about the song, explaining, “‘Free’ is the start of the next chapter of my music and my life. The emotional roller coaster that is living can be very complicated at times. In one day, you can equally experience pure fear and pure joy. This song shows a glimpse of what is to come from the next Beartooth album, which is the most honest depiction of my soul I will most likely ever make.”
The track is also the band’s first release under Fearless Records, which they have also just announced their signing to.
Caleb had this to add about the new collaboration, stating, “Fearless has empowered me as an artist like nothing I’ve ever experienced. They all truly love what they do, and it shows in the work. They go about their business with humility and a hunger for joy. At the end of the day, they care about the music and supporting the people involved. Their ability to spread that support to artists and listeners alike is truly beautiful, and I couldn’t be more proud to sign a deal with Fearless.”
Whilst Fearless Records’ President Andy Serrao added, “Fearless Records is proud to have Beartooth on the roster. We’ve been watching their growth as fans for many years, and now, we are excited to be partners. “Free” is the perfect start to this next chapter.”
The band are currently on tour across the US, where they have already debuted the new track, supporting Bad Omens alongside PRESIDENT. The upcoming dates look like this.
FEBRUARY
28 – DETROIT Little Caesars Arena
MARCH
02 – MINNEAPOLIS Target Center
04 – ROSEMONT Allstate Arena
06 – TORONTO Scotiabank Arena
08 – LAVAL Place Bell
10 – NEWARK Prudential Center
11 – BOSTON TD Garden
13 – PHILADELPHIA Xfinity Mobile Arena
14 – BALTIMORE CFG Bank Arena
16 – RALEIGH Lenovo Center
17 – NASHVILLE Bridgestone Arena
19 – DALLAS American Airlines Center
20 – SAN ANTONIO Frost Bank Center
22 – OKLAHOMA Paycom Center
24 – GLENDALE Desert Diamond Arena
2Y – INGLEWOOD Kia Forum
27 – OAKWOOD Oakland Arena
