Beartooth’s next chapter arrives as arena stages call
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When Beartooth first emerged in 2013, it wasn’t the product of a carefully engineered rollout or industry machine. It began with Caleb Shomo writing and recording songs by himself, channeling frustration, anxiety, and survival. What started in a basement in Ohio has since grown into something much bigger, carried by a fanbase that found pieces of themselves in the band’s refreshingly emotional honesty.
Now, more than a decade later, Beartooth stand on the edge of their next evolution.
On March 11, the band will take the stage at Boston’s TD Garden (the show is sold out, but resale tickets can be found here) as direct support for Bad Omens, bringing their unique blend of vulnerability and aggression into one of the city’s largest venues. This isn’t the only date they’re joining Bad Omens. They have dozens of dates lined up throughout the rest of February and through March. Keep scrolling for a full list of tour stops!
For a project that began as intensely personal expression, the scale of the moment feels both surreal and earned. It reflects the connection Beartooth has built with listeners through years of touring and creative growth.
The Boston appearance arrives at a pivotal moment. Beartooth recently unveiled “Everything Burns,” a collaboration with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello that expands their sonic reach while preserving the urgency that has always defined their music. The band has also entered a new chapter with their recent signing to Fearless Records, signaling continued momentum following the success of their most recent album.
Released in 2023, The Surface debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart and marked a turning point in the band’s evolution. Where earlier releases leaned heavily into confrontation, The Surface explored healing and clarity without sacrificing intensity. The result was a record that felt both hard-earned and forward-looking, capturing a band learning how to carry its past without being consumed by it.
That emotional balance remains central to Beartooth’s identity. Their music holds tension between melody and aggression, despair and resilience. It is this honesty that has helped the band amass over a billion global streams while building a fiercely loyal following.
Live, that connection becomes tangible. Beartooth’s performances transform rooms into shared emotional release, with crowds shouting lyrics back not just as spectators, but as participants. Bringing that energy into TD Garden represents another step forward in a trajectory that has steadily expanded year after year.
As Beartooth continue to grow, their Boston appearance offers a snapshot of a band in motion. Still evolving. Still reaching wider audiences. And still proving that the most personal music can resonate on the largest stages.
