Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale recently spoke candidly about her bisexual identity and the supportive response she received from her partner after coming out, during an interview with GO Magazine.
The conversation was framed around her latest single, “Like a Woman Can,” which Hale described as a song that explores bisexual awakening and self-discovery. When asked about characterizing the track as “Venus asking Mars to meet her in the middle during a bisexual awakening,” Hale reflected on what aspects of bisexual identity felt most important to express.
“I was channeling how lucky I am to be in a relationship with a man who understands me and lets me live my truth,” Hale said. “I was also thinking of so many of the young women and men who I know that are having a hard time having the ‘by the way, I’m bi’ conversation with the person they love. It’s a complicated fire that requires constant conversation and trust to feed it.”
She went on to discuss the emotional and relational challenges that can come with navigating bisexual identity within a committed partnership.
“This includes hard talks about jealous feelings, creating boundaries, and what you need to feel loved by one another,” she continued. “Every bi individual has their own spectrum. It is unique to them, their needs, their fantasies, and the lines they will or won’t cross. When I came out to my partner, I was worried about all the things that would change. Would he still look at me in the same way? Would he feel threatened? I felt like I needed to protect him from the crazy, beautiful, complicated mess that is ME.”
Hale explained that those fears ultimately proved unnecessary and that the experience deepened the trust in their relationship.
“But what I learned is that he fell in love with me because of all the things I am and all the things I’m not,” she said. “And now we get to admire beautiful women together, turns out we have the same type. Ha! And being able to live as my truest self alongside the person I love is the greatest gift I can give to both me and also to him. I showed him that he was my safe space: I love him and trust him enough to show him every side of me and know that he will love me unconditionally. And that is the ultimate showing of love.”
Hale’s openness arrives during a particularly high point for both her personal life and Halestorm’s career, marking a meaningful chapter in her journey toward full authenticity. The timing aligns with a standout year for the band in 2025, which has been among their most successful yet.
Kerrang! reported that Halestorm released their album Everest during a breakout period that included touring with Iron Maiden, headlining The O2, and performing at the Back To The Beginning festival alongside Black Sabbath and Metallica. Since coming out publicly as bisexual in 2022, Hale has also observed a noticeable shift in her audience. GO Magazine noted that her fanbase has become more visibly diverse, with women and LGBTQ+ fans increasingly claiming space at shows and connecting with her representation.
Halestorm’s rise has been decades in the making. Oreate AI documented that the band was co-founded by Hale and her brother Arejay in 1997, when they were teenagers in Pennsylvania with ambitions far beyond their hometown. Years of relentless touring and growth followed, culminating in major achievements such as their Grammy win in 2013.
By sharing her personal story, Hale continues to demonstrate her commitment to honesty and connection with her audience. Her reflections on bisexual identity within a loving, committed relationship offer meaningful representation for others navigating similar experiences, underscoring how trust, communication, and mutual respect can ultimately strengthen personal bonds rather than challenge them.
