Caleb Shomo Discusses Pure Ecstasy Release

Caleb Shomo joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday, September 22, to celebrate the release of Beartooth’s sixth studio album, Pure Ecstasy. He said the album’s release lifted a major weight from him. Shomo also said that when he started Beartooth, he did not think the band would still exist 15 years later, and he did not even expect the group to sign with a record label. Beartooth is currently touring across Europe.

Shomo said that Pure Ecstasy was the period in which he felt the most tension and fear. He explained that fear appeared in some form in every song on the album and that he needed a great deal of help to finish it. While working on the record, he said he had to rely on his friends and that the album process taught him that lesson.

According to Shomo, one of the songs that most strongly reflects Beartooth’s mission on Pure Ecstasy is Free. He said Free was the most important recording session on the album and that creating the song changed everything. Shomo added that it helped him understand the artistic direction of the record. He also said he was proud of the press campaign for Pure Ecstasy and was excited for more interviews.