Sharptooth Interview about Sexual Abuse, Addiction, and Feeling Trapped (Lauren Kashan)

[@lukedolfine4474]

one of the most inspirational women in metal

[@the_kintsugi_girl]

I love Lauren so much. She is seriously one of the kindest and warmest people I have ever met. Her music and the conversations I've had with her at shows have helped me astronomically. I'm so glad she's still here and I'm glad I am too.

[@ninessb6892]

This band means a lot to me, and I'm so thankful for her and Sharptooth.

[@MarkSchmidtTheRecoverySystem]

She's been through so much garbage. It's amazing she overcame and has a platform now.

[@OGareskog]

Wow! This really encouraged me! Wow, that is really bold of Lauren to share!! Major props to her! Wow!

[@henrique171zicka]

Sad story, but really proud of this girl overcome this things....

[@mirandalong5042]

She is so strong and amazing, I can’t wait to see sharptooth next week!

[@TheBausparfuchs]

What a tough person, love the music

[@anachronologist2017]

She is such terrific person to have the positive outlook. Hope she's doing well❤

[@sadiegrasse]

I had the pleasure of seeing Lauren and Sharptooth perform at Warped Tour this past summer! She is an amazing person and I love what she stands for! Lauren you have a beautiful soul! You had me crying at your show! Thank you for all you do!

[@L3NCHA_MOTA]

I was there!!! Soon amazing!!!

[@kriskenard]

Sharptooth are hometown heroes of mine

[@CatWomanInParadise]

Omg this story is literally out of this world but pertaining to the sexual assault and disrespect, I can relate so much. To this day, I fear relationships, crushes and even trust. Lauren you are beyond amazing, I love your lyrics and you inspire myself among many others. Screaming and growling makes me feel very safe but I still get a bit discouraged by "friends" besides that I feel much better compared to my past. Thank you Lauren and thank you to HeartSupport as well.

[@yungzombie_xx]

As much as I dislike Sharptooth’s music, hearing her stories are truly awe-inspiring. An amazing role model for young women imo

[@goatmanindustries7182]

Lauren you are bad ass! Glad you found hardcore music and have made it your outlet.

[@rosalindsmith7929]

So incredibly proud of you and your strength! Love and hugs to you woman!!!

[@jbasti227]

Ik she looked familiar, I'm almost positive I saw her in the crowd during ETID's Warped set. It's great to see her share her story through heartsupport

[@tombuchborn]

Yeah she's a big ETID fan

[@jbasti227]

@@tombuchborn Yeah it made sense when she mentioned them. Great band and they always play a killer set

[@rebeccabrink3706]

What an incredible woman. Shit is hard to cope with, and it's amazing that she's willing to talk about it and help other people.

[@forevermarked5826]

Omg...wow my heart melted for her then absolutely broke hearing her story.......

[@red4081]

WOW. powerful. this is some heavy shit. any one of these things can put so much pressure on your shoulders. people don't understand how much heavy music can help the physical side effects of mental health issues. i got into metal as a teen for the same reason she did... just louder screaming. it gave me respite. i hope i can watch this band & lauren kashan grow.

[@otakuchan0975]

I saw her open for As It Is on the Great Depression tour in February. She was amazing! At that time I didn’t know what she sang about, just found the songs awesome! But than I knew later on she sang about her experiences and rape! Cause a few weeks after the show I myself got raped by a boy from my college, that I dropped out of college in fear and cried hard for a few days after visiting the hospital to get shots and pills for birth control and disease preventions. I also called police on that my now ex boy who did this to me, and they are now after him. I myself wish to pursue a career in music, and draw in my free time when I don’t sing/ scream, or play guitar. She inspires me everyday to become another female screamer with my own stories too!

[@Gavthyname]

An amazing woman and the band is testament to that as well .

[@sandynavarro3428]

I just saw you gusy for the first time on friday & i respect you sooo much!!!!! Love you lauren see you soon!!!!

[@m.f.d.2593]

Your awesome Lauren ! Sharptooth rocks!

[@j.d.c4990]

Love her, she’s such a nice person

[@hunterashton8855]

Lauren! You are a fucking badass! And you are bold to open up about something that personal which is awesome! Your band Sharptooth is amazing and you have a super good screaming vocals I was super impressed when I heard the album Clever Girl which is AMAZING! btw thank you for your awesome words in this interview and in your album

[@TheSpencerSB]

Man this might be one of my favorite videos yet! I personally haven't dealt with some of the things she has but it just felt so raw and real to me. Thank you guys and keep up the amazing work!

[@chriswalker5385]

Wow! This is awesome!

[@krisalexander4983]

One of the best bands to see live. A strong ground-breaking woman to hit the stage.

[@Angelbringerofdeathtomysorrows]

Thank you @kashanclaws 💔💕💕💕💕

[@forevermarked5826]

Welp. There goes my heart ❤

[@andhenevercameback7117]

She got caught in the "The Florida shuffle". Best of luck to you. I love your music.

[@TakeoInslayth]

I love the kid in the background at the end.

[@lydiaminx666]

She’s so cool

[@celebrityguest.9530]

Honestly, I'm so grateful to have found this band

[@battmarn]

Holy shit what a horrible story! Amazing person

[@rogergoza3180]

Only one thing wrong with this video, Lauren isn’t the only girl in hardcore or metalcore; Code Orange Iwrestledabearonce, Spiritbox, In This Moment, Dream State, As Everything Unfolds, and Rolo Tomassi also feature female vocalists

[@HeartSupport]

She didn't say that she was the only women in hardcore, she said "As ONE of the only women in hardcore." 7:48

[@coltonbunja]

Almost positive she’s talking about Narcanon. Scientology based bullshit.

[@metaldealer]

All the guys coming here thinking, yeah, she's hot.. quickly backing away real quick 😂😂

[@HaileyRade]

Me and lauren have a lot in common holy shit

[@elixiumx]

Alright Debbie

[@musicking182]

Very easy kids.... DONT FUCKING DO DRUGS

[@musicking182]

Wait.. shes adopted so they would have to do some research 1st.

[@musicking182]

It's called "-"LIFE"-"

[@wimpman94]

PopPunkKing182 it’s not but okay, SUPER bad take

[@burton5131]

>PopPunkKing182 Opinion immediately disregarded.

[@jeffd.3883]

Gross.

[@musicking182]

........blah...blah...blah...

[@dirkthajew1039]

TRUMP 2020

[@UnQuebecoisBleu]

Stfu

[@captcorleone2606]

Nah, I cannot rock with this. No support for anything Sharptooth related.

[@KoaAbyss]

why not?

[@captcorleone2606]

KoaAbyss For one, I find their sound absolutely atrocious. I think Lauren is a terrible vocalist. Second, I do not care if a band disagrees with him, but their straight up disrespect towards President Trump is not something I will support. Same reason I no longer support Stray From the Path or The Devil Wears Prada. Third-which sort of connects to my second reason-is their full-blown SJW far alt-left ANTIFA political alignment with the inability to see past their own take on things. I do not care where a band aligns themselves, but if it is full-blown SJW fascist ANTIFA (ironic, is it not? ANTIFA being the fascists) supporting (like with Stray From the Path), I will not support it, and that is where Sharptooth seems to line up. Issues made an entire song based on the "hands up, don't shoot" false narrative, but I have no problem with them because they are not toxic in the way they conduct themselves. As well, any band that uses "mansplain" non-ironically is... something else, to say the least. Then there is the fact that Lauren-while I do not doubt she has had some traumatic experiences-embelishes a bit. There is just a whole lot that goes into my dislike for Sharptooth. I think they could be a great band with a new vocalist and a change in attitude, but as it stands, no support from me.

[@KoaAbyss]

@@captcorleone2606 that's a whole lotta info lol I'm pretty unaware of this band aside from that I don't like the vocals, where exactly did you find that they're so into the left and stuff?

[@captcorleone2606]

Terrible sound: personal opinion. Hate for President Trump: Song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKmc4moe7-gZ8k Anti-Trump tour where they call him a "fascist," "racist," and "sexist" amongst other things. bringthenoise.com/blog/anti-flag-and-stray-from-the-path-announce-massive. SJW-ness: The use of "mansplain" and "fuckboy" in their toxic 3rd wave feminist anthem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ecko1mZ6ijpJI Their support of mentally ill people on the frontlines of our military twitter.com/sharptoothmd/status/925059318218620928 Anti-capitalist (in one of the most capitalist industries in the world)/socialist Bernie supporters. twitter.com/sharptoothmd/status/913891553260785664 And because they have made their positions so clear, that is why I think Lauren embellishes her abuse, at least to a point. The SJW left calls everything sexual assault. If she was legitimately assaulted, that is disheartening, but this a case of the boy who cried wolf. When everything from a look to a shoulder touch to regrettable sex is considered "sexual assault," it is hard to believe real victims.

[@HaileyRade]

I'm pretty sure they honestly dont care what you think lmao if you don't like them, then dont. They arent for you. Go find another band lmao.