Metal fans love rebels – until they’re queer. Caleb Shomo’s coming out exposes deep hypocrisy
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
2/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Tabloids are trying to frame the Beartooth frontman’s coming out as gay as a scandal. This moment says a lot about LGBTQIA+ representation in metal.
