Greta Van Fleet‘s Josh Kiszka has publicly come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

The singer told Instagram that he has been "in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past eight years." He also added that his close friends and family are aware but that "it’s important to me to share publicly."

"Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond," he wrote.

"The LGBTQ+ community is a cultural pillar, constantly championing positivity and acceptance through art, music, literature, film, and most importantly, legislation," he continued.

 

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"The greatest mortal gift of all is our capacity to love and as we travel through time, may our greater understanding of the matter around and within us teach us to love ever deeper."

His announcement follows a recent bill in Tennessee that attempted to ban drag shows from public property or anywhere that minors might be present. The bill was deemed unconditional by a federal judge. Another bill, signed into law in March, also banned gender-affirming healthcare for children.

"The greatest mortal gift of all is our capacity to love and as we travel through time, may our greater understanding of the matter around and within us teach us to love ever deeper," Kizka finished the post.

Greta Van Fleet are set to release their third album Starcatcher, a follow-up to 2021’s The Battle At Garden’s Gate, on July 21st.