THE REALEST CALEB SHOMO INTERVIEW (BEARTOOTH) | The Punk Rock MBA Podcast

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Come hang out on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/finnmckenty

[@slashismyhommie8182]

Finn should do more HC 12 step meetings on his channel. Full readings of the steps and 12 traditions and all

[@LegoStarWarsFanz]

Disgusting is one the best albums of the past 10 years. The other beartooth albums have been great too. Caleb is so talented, so good to see him in a positive space. I'm really looking forward to new music especially after hearing riptide

[@Bugga-Ray-Dudley]

Sunshine is even better imo

[@UrbanSalad94]

I remember seeing “I have a problem real live video on KZbin” a few days after it was released. At the time I was drinking just to feel numb as I just couldn’t stand who I was. Thankfully that song helped me click that I had an issue. It’s so good to see Caleb finally come out of top after following them for years. Long may they reign.

[@stephentyree9296]

Almost 7 months off of alcohol. I really enjoy listening to other people’s “quitting” stories. It’s like it’s own high. The community that is built around this struggle is so strong and creative. Love to see it.

[@seeme2644]

I just love how real of a person Caleb is. How he talks about his insecurities and his journey to sobriety. His humbleness and ability to bare his soul really shines through in his music and really inspirers me to seek my own journey to sobriety and physical fitness. It comes to a point where you wake up and say to yourself I feel like crap and look it. Time for a change. Thank you Caleb for being the example I never knew I needed.

[@Kuba16BVB]

I hope someday Caleb will write a book. Cant wait for it.

[@joshuawalkerauthor]

It’s crazy that Caleb can write ‘aggressively positive’ tracks like Sunshine and Riptide, and Johnny has been doing the same thing with Bilmuri for years. Two ex-Attack Attack guys who have really figured it out and know how to write absolute belters

[@SilkandScrooge]

We need a reunion with guest vocals from Austin Carlile

[@hunterbowmam5339]

​@SilkandScrooge they'd never work with him again, considering they kicked him out of AA for many reasons, including Charlie being into minors.

[@Steelcityboy21]

I remember playing I Have a Problem on guitar hero live in 2015 and I've been a fan ever since. Caleb is a beast.

[@dynatwenty]

shit that tune is on guitar hero ? fuck me. never played that shit :D

[@kuhaiel]

Same here!

[@PureZenith]

"Aggressively positive" is definitely my favorite genre of music making. Bloodywood is another band I really enjoy for having positive messages with a heavy sound. Always loved Beartooth, really happy to see Caleb getting healthier, and that him getting healthier seems to only be improving his music.

[@Real_Big_Shrimp]

I'm gonna check them out, appreciate the recommendation. Have a good day mate 🤠

[@JennaBrownMedia]

Love Bloodywood! And aggressively positive music! Or at least "fight the man" "eat the rich" kind of stuff.

[@the_last_dart_bender]

Hey do you have any bands or albums you find have similar positivity? Either heavy metalcore-ish, or more chill punk-ish like AJJ?

[@JennaBrownMedia]

@@the_last_dart_bender I guess my definition of aggressively positive is simply that it's not aggressively depressing, so there's still an element of "wrongness" in the lyrical content, but there's also a heavy element of hope or empowerment to change, rather than believing that things will never improve. I like While She Sleeps for their punk spirit, like a heavy version of Bad Religion. Motionless in White has also gone positive/empowering more heavily lately. Dance Gavin Dance has some pretty sick riffs and screams while the content is story-like per their prog influences. I like your choice of AJR, so you might be interested in another style that's recently become more popular and started infusing other genres: synthwave (Waveshaper, Dance With The Dead, Carpenter Brut). Chromeo is synth funk, their lyrics have fairly typical pop content, but also a heavy dose of humor, and they are masters of the vocoder.

[@TheAverageSavage1021]

I believe Attila to be that as well. It’s mostly good time, party, with the guys, sex, and for what they are overall fronz in my opinion keeps an overall positive message- I remember him talking about it on his no jumper interview.

[@nickdotjpg]

gotta be one of the best dudes in metalcore rn frfr

[@JackCarroll1998]

Fr. Keeps it 100 always

[@boxkid759]

Are they even metalcore anymore nah

[@nickdotjpg]

@@boxkid759 yeah lmao

[@boxkid759]

@@nickdotjpg nah KEKW

[@alexisorarian1587]

ong no cap

[@anthonycole6839]

The rare sighting of a Caleb Shomo with no headband 😂

[@steinohfive]

Im just shy of 2 years sober now and I had read a long time ago that Caleb had gotten sober (I possibly just inferred it from their music) and he had actually been one of many inspirations so it was actually kind of a shock to hear he just recently quit for good. Happy for him I tried Harm reduction for a long time but some people are just better off without alcohol.

[@7Hyde7]

I just love this as an advocate for positivity, it doesn't always have to be dark insecure and messed up to be good!

[@orcslayer890]

I discovered Beartooth when you mentioned them once. I looked into them and have been hooked since. Got tickets to see them live next month and I'm so excited. Thank you Finn for the interview and the suggestion.

[@magikbaku5502]

Best live show you will ever go to

[@_tavomaciel]

Same... Spent years thinking "man, attack attack were great" then Finn did a piece on them and mentioned Beartooth and Bilmuri, instantly hooked! Finally gonna get a Beartooth show here in Australia in July, excited AF to see them

[@orcslayer890]

They were great, enjoy the show. They were opening for ADTR and I enjoyed Beartooth more

[@luismcelaney868]

i fuckin needed this interview badly. much love to the two of these awesome dudes!

[@zacqry87]

I have spent many evenings listening to beartooth and hoping quietly to myself that Caleb finds happiness. I think a lot of us can grow with Caleb and become happy people. This is the way.

[@Real_Big_Shrimp]

I needed that today man ✊ this is the way

[@tommy_clayton]

i feel like 'this means war' is such an underrated album, it often becomes forgotten, but for me it's their best job

[@Nurse_Sean]

I heard someone say "angry music for happy people" - LOVE the heavy energy off of the Riptide track, and look forward to hearing the rest of the album. Glad that you they can make happy music and still keep in all the heaviness of metalcore

[@jeremyobriant7266]

I never liked Attack Attack! but Beartooth is one of my favourite bands. I've been listening to them a lot more than usual lately, and even started playing some Beartooth songs (I don't often play covers). I've been sober for about four months and music is a big part of that (also, Finn's stories and insight into life were very helpful). I'm glad this interview happened.

[@Zeppelinschaffner22]

I've watched him grow and evolve from the very early days in AA! and i absolutely love everything he's been involved in so far. Good to hear he's such a chill dude and able to reflect this much.

[@dylanreeves7320]

Caleb’s music has just been such a big part of my life. Ever since before Attack Attack got signed to Rise. Then when Beartooth came out I couldn’t relate to any music more. I have several memories of listening to their songs for the first time and just breaking down crying because I related so much to what he was saying. I always chalked it up to being close in age to Caleb. I think anyone who was born in the early 90’s who listens to Beartooth would agree that we all went through very similar stuff at the same time as Caleb. And it’s still going. It’s so cool to experience and move through life at the same time as someone who can write such good songs.

[@loompy1440]

The in between was one of the songs I listened to while getting sober off of hard drugs. The lyrics just hit right at the time and the concept of looking at yourself from above was exactly what I was going through at that time. Thank you Caleb for rad music with amazing/emotionally honest lyrics. Thank you Finn for the interview. ❤️

[@Mumblesmcghee69]

My husband introduced me to beartooth shortly after we got married. I was going through a difficult period at the start of my mental health journey, and the last two albums disease and below have seriously helped me so much with healing. Im so glad you got this interview!

[@JimboSlice44]

It's crazy he's not even 30 yet, he's been going at it for so long and is still young

[@justinlea8045]

Caleb is one of my favorite human beings, a big inspiration on my sobriety and just a dope dude, love this interview!

[@seanbonesteel2321]

I fucking love Caleb and he is one of the most talented and creative people in music today. I'm more of a deatchcore heavy metalcore guy, but Beartooth has been one of my favorites since they came out. The first time I Heard Riptide I smiled the entire time and ive listened to it probably 80 times since it came out. Its happy but still has that fuck you energy. I wish this dude years of success and ill be following him the whole time.

[@stephensinko9841]

Beartooth is one of my favorite metalcore bands. Caleb is also one of my favorite frontman too. Listening to you and Caleb being so honest and raw was incredible. Thanks for sharing this!

[@PositivelyPessimistic42]

I’m glad we have a little bit of sobriety in this scene. I’m so happy Caleb exists. ❤️

[@trevorwooten2910]

Riptide is such a banger! Very glad to see that Caleb is doing well!

[@BDeClue18]

Caleb and the rest of Beartooth are awesome. I’m glad he is doing what he feels is best. Everything they released is awesome.

[@brianrt]

‘However you want i said’ is one my my fav Beartooth songs. Im glad he likes it. Hopefully it makes it into the set someday!

[@StevenNeevs]

Really cool to see Caleb talk about how he has windows of focus and making use of what he has going on mentally is what leads the end product to be as great as it is.

[@randystasi]

Beartooth played a show here in Lexington, KY at a buddies house. I love seeing him and the band getting the recognition they deserve. Such sick dudes.

[@erikracz4162]

Thanks for doing this interview, love Beartooth, and everything they’ve ever done! They are one of the top bands touring, and keeping this music alive. 🤘

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

A very detailed monologue I didn't know I needed! Thank you Finn. Although I would argue about Disease being "the least favourite" album. For me Disease album is #2 after Disgusting, at least because sound-wise it was the best. Hearing Skin from Below, Rick Beato criticised Beartooth for guitar quality and being unable to distinguish between chords, which he blames many modern bands for such mixing, where guitars get buried down in the mix. So at least music wise it deserves more attention And also the song Clever from Disease... It really feels like its my personal issue. This album is underrated.

[@jordan6065]

followed him for years, inspired my musical journey a lot. seeing him take the wheel on not only this interview, but his life after being in a cycle of being fucked up for so long. massive respect.

[@brennansehr4152]

Great interview Finn. So cool you managed to get Caleb on here. I’ve been struggling with alcoholism for a while and this interview was great for me. Big fan of both of you 🤘

[@brysonsharp5199]

So Riptide dropped a few weeks before my 1 year anniversary of being sober and it felt so good to hear a song that celebrated the way I was feeling. It’s hard to rebuild how you socialize, how you celebrate, and how you cope. It’s REALLY fuckin hard. It was really refreshing to hear and even more impressive to express and deal with. Fantastic

[@nicholaserickson2994]

It’s fun to go back now and listen to the last Attack Attack album. It is, especially the song “The Wretched,” diet Beartooth and it kinda slaps

[@NikorasuPlays]

Been a fan since Attack Attack. 🤘🏻 I’m newly sober and it’s awesome to here someone I look up to going down the same path that I am and is successful.

[@SkeletonHandss]

I miss him with Attack Attack sooooo much. I still jam to the old stuff to this day. I wonder if Caleb misses playing any of those songs

[@JackieSt]

Thank you for this interview Finn!

[@MeetMrMayhem88]

Hell yes! I've listened to Beartooth for years, but I saw them live for the first time this April and they immediately became my favorite band. Caleb is a fucking awesome performer. I'm going to see them again in August in Chattanooga with A Day to Remember 🤘 And will go see them everytime they're back in Tennessee from here on out. Also...Caleb without a bandana on is a rare sight 😄

[@ShaneSaw2593]

My favorite Beartooth albums basically go in chronological order. And as someone who’s been to rehab recently to kick drinking, “Riptide” is a light for me.

[@memeteam3318]

Really liked this interview. Beartooth is my favorite metal band and the band that got me into metal. Caleb has inspired me a lot to take my fitness more seriously. I can’t wait for more albums and more beartooth. Once they come to Florida again I’m coming

[@JustinRapid]

Caleb is my number 1 musical inspiration and this podcast just proves why he is such a great and talented guy. Cant wait to see them live in a few weeks!

[@TheOriginalJAX]

Come a long way since Attack Attack, I was like many people Disgusting had me hooked too. The lines is easily my favourite off that album. Congrats on getting sober, some people just never make the switch let alone think they can stick with it so all the more power to you man.

[@articat568]

Disgusting captured the youth at the times real angst in a real way, The roots from the actual music are proper and clean for 2014 warped tour kids yet we dig so deep in that album because we all related to Caleb’s message, and the music was refreshing but simple. I think that’s what makes bilmuri and besrtooth so successful now in a post warped tour era. Kids that grew up in that warped tour scene as it died cling to this stuff because it’s so incredibly authentic that you connect with it still in the way you did 10 years ago as a 14 year old

[@CastleChris92]

This is so major dude I'm so glad you got this interview

[@conanoshea8363]

I don't listen to beartooth that much but I love Caleb's attitude and the way he thinks

[@PyrStudios]

Confidence is sexy. As a man this is MASSIVE on an outlook of personal grown and mental health. I am SO proud of you Caleb for being who you are unapologetically.

[@ameliasparkles13]

Congratulations Caleb on all your recent personal and business accomplishments! ✨🤘🏻 Thanks Finn!

[@PalmelaHanderson]

I hope he sticks to it if that's what makes him happy. Having gone through similar experiences myself, there's a tendency to feel like you're on top of the world after you get sober, and eventually that feeling kind of wears off, and you start to think "I thought being sober would make me happier and I don't feel any different," and then you go back to doing the same shit. I've personally been through that cycle a few times. But it sounds like what made him change was a fundamental mindset, which is what you need.

[@blots2317]

was listening to Caleb since the acoustic Turbo Swag came out. so happy for him, he deserves the world.

[@robpackard248]

Below the song captures the feeling of addiction on point ☝️💯🎯

[@brett5569]

Looking forward to this!

[@killerk3431]

I've been a diehard fan of beartooth since 2015 so thank you so much for this Finn!!!

[@echoingmelodies]

He said they made an Attack attack album that never got released? I wanna hear that

[@TikkiNikki]

The reason I love Caleb is that my addiction/ issue was food. When I was depressed, I ate. My weight fluctuated from scrawny to obese constantly and I remember watching m reading an article that talks about his struggle with it in his younger years and it was cool to know I wasn't alone/it was just a "me issue"

[@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL]

Im so happy for Caleb

[@JackieSt]

12:35 Thank you for saying this!! I always thought the same and was wondering what Caleb would think about it

[@cashlayton1313]

Crazy that this dropped today, I just saw Attack Attack! live last night lmao

[@nolanwilliford8881]

I’m a big fan of Beartooth. The lyrics are super relatable to me (having bipolar disorder). Anyway, congratulations to Caleb getting sober. I just celebrated 3 years sober and a new bench press PR.

[@morgantaylor1838]

Riptide holds a very special place in my heart for, reasons.

[@rafx2014]

much like i posted on the Jonny Craig episode, he is super talented and i wish him the best. Also, i commend them both for trying to stay healthy and keeping a PMA.

[@AMN_98]

Going to see these guys live in a couple days here in Toronto 🤟🏻

[@rebekahcarter8120]

Such a good point that sharing positive stuff can sometimes be harder these days. And Riptide is fucking awesome. Below didn't really do it for me, which was disappointing because I loved the previous 2 albums. Now I am thrilled to see what else comes out of the "new Caleb." Riptide is probably my favorite song he's ever made.

[@xshelbsterx7559]

This was a great interview 👏

[@xfreeza4978]

Aggressively Positive describes Riptide👍🏼

[@gavinbenz9034]

Beartooth was going on tour with slipknot and I never heard of them so I searched them up on KZbin and heard in between and thought holy shit this is good and listened to a few other songs and loved it. They killed it live opening for slipknot and the rest is history

[@castlebravo3188]

Still aggressive the best record for me at this moment.

[@dynatwenty]

everytime i open up a beer, that thing that lives in a bottle wants me to die. Much love for Caleb !

[@jaimyyelvingtonmusic]

Caleb has inspired me to actually get off my ass and release some of my originals. Like he essentially said earlier, being happy doesn't happen if you don't put in the work.

[@DeckDogs4Life]

Not gonna lie, This Means War was probably my favorite AA album. Amazing to hear that it was supposed to be basically a throw away album.

[@tristan702]

Caleb is one of the most talented people in music especially for his age. The album Disgusting, all the instruments were recorded by him, he was the band and he was only like 21 or something. And as good as disgusting is somehow below is even better.

[@FancyMrFinn]

I nneeeeeeeeed the unreleased AA! album. Caleb pls 🙏

[@Zeppelinschaffner22]

Colab with Wetzel to get it out if you have to. :D

[@ProducerJames91]

I feel like there is a different mindset as it relates to what I like versus what is actually good. So I understand that mindset that mcenty seems to have after sharing his thoughts on what actually sounded like beartooth.

[@MrRichieRides]

Caleb is an S tier musician from Attack attack to Beartooth! As a vocalist as a writer to just who he is as a person!! S Tier! A1! Potential GOAT! He’s 100% Top 10 musicians for me 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@SabreMatt]

Nine months later....🌞Sunshine!🌞

[@ChrisMusickx]

Wait... there's a Attack! album that never got released!!!!??? I would love to hear it !

[@cloudpuffer224]

If you like beartooth check out the cancer bats. Dead Set On Life is an absolute banger as far as heavy positive songs go.

[@user-hn8eo7sh4m]

I still play Attack Attack! to this day.

[@KeenPotato]

Insanely good interview.

[@TheMostGloriousBeard]

Get to see them in Pittsburgh with A Day to Remember soon! Let's goooooo!!!

[@MeetMrMayhem88]

I'm seeing the same lineup in Chattanooga in August 🤘🤘

[@TheMostGloriousBeard]

@@MeetMrMayhem88 hell yeah man

[@dead_beatbunny]

Make sure you show up on time. Be a shame to miss Bad Omens. They're amazing live.

[@CreNativeFosho]

Disease isn’t my favorite record but the self title single is fucking amazing

[@TheLittleSpoon1982]

Caleb!!! Great interview.

[@lauraemslander4311]

congrats on your sobriety caleb! ❤️

[@robpackard248]

My fav off aggressive too 💯💯

[@Macandi293]

I’m glad Caleb realize what alcohol does to you to where he quit the addiction of substance abuse and moving on.

[@mizzle1788]

Absolutely love Beartooth I. Going to start a cover band called man tooth with bear hands

[@JMPK23]

I relate to the hyperfocusing so much...

[@paul_romero_]

*all hail caleb shomo*

[@EnvisionedBlindness]

I quit drinking earlier this year and made it 2 weeks before my girlfriend of 5 years left me. I fell back in to the hole after that and am trying to crawl back out again.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Hang in there man! I’ve been there, it’s rough. But you can do it!

[@Hardyboi-h8x]

Keep doing what your doing man there’s so much resemblance between mine and your story keep it up dude we are much better off it doesn’t work alcohol is fucked doesn’t help in really and aspect of your life. Know one ever regrets throwing the shit in the bin…. It’s just a fucking depesant, supresant.

[@Alwayscreating79]

I love bear Tooth. I can relate with so many of there songs Caleb is truly amazing talented musician singer Song writer. He pushing me to be better. I need a motivational push. 28 years of playing guitar, sang in a band for a decade guitar for a decade drums for 4 years.in in-between and hated all the songs off that album got me through a rough time. Now I'm in a black Dahlia Murder kick. FN jamming. HMU if any body looking for a Guitarist or Vocalist.

[@memeteam3318]

LETS GOOOO

[@DeckDogs4Life]

Hopefully Caleb likes LA better than other people I've heard talk about living in LA. Basically everyone I hear talking about it online kinda hates living in LA and the only reason they do it is because that's where a lot of other creators in their space live. A lot of them say it's a great place to visit but living there sucks.

[@andrewtolson2566]

In Columbus, you should have moved to Mansfield, you aren't technically an alcoholic drinking 6 days in Mansfield.

[@Kekktye]

I find it so strange coming from Caleb. Disgusting has so much to do with alcoholism and abuse. Personally, it was an album that really helped me vent my feelings about the alcohol-influenced abuse I was facing from parents and friends. I assumed Caleb was a hardcore straightedger after what he'd experienced in Attack Attack to begin with. I guess not. Either way, super interesting and happy to hear. I've had Riptide on repeat for the last week and super excited to hear more.

[@Alfredo78666]

I really think this guy is a very good musician. BTW, I also think Chris Fronzak is. See, I'm stupid