Three Members Exit DOGMA, Citing “Manipulation, Mistreatment, And Lies To The Fans”; Band Responds

Vocalist Grace Jane Pasturini (Lilith) and guitarists Amber Maldonado (Lamia) and Patri Grief (Rusalka) have announced their departure from Dogma, alleging that they were replaced after facing “unilateral decisions, broken promises, manipulation, mistreatment, and lies to the fans.”

The trio released a lengthy joint statement detailing their experience, expressing that the project’s current direction no longer reflects its original spirit:

“We were part of Dogma. We loved this project, but what’s being sold today is not Dogma. During the tours we saw unilateral decisions, broken promises, manipulation, mistreatment, and lies to the fans. The person who now controls the project is a threat to Dogma’s future and is not an artist or a musician. He turned a band into a brand, and people into disposable pieces. He betrayed the artists, his partners, and the fans.

Dogma was born from connection, from the music, from the stories we shared with you. Replacing people without honesty isn’t who we are. Dogma is meant to push the ideals of freedom and liberation, none of which can exist without integrity and honesty toward the fans and everyone involved in the project.

We don’t want to see more fans deceived, spending their money and devotion on something hollow. The real Dogma stands here, with those who created that connection for real. But the power isn’t in our hands. It’s in yours. It always has been.

You decide who deserves to keep the music alive. No manager can control that. Make your voice heard. Don’t support a lie. The social networks using the name ‘Official Dogma’ no longer represent the real band or what we stand for. Demand transparency. Ask for refunds if you weren’t given what you were promised. Don’t let anyone manipulate you.

Also, no more masks. Masks were meant to protect identity, not to replace people. The only one who needs to take off the mask is him. The power to change this story starts with your support. We will keep going. The music, the creativity, and the truth are on our side. We put our souls into this project, and that’s why you were able to connect with us. No manager should be allowed to strip that away.”

The band later responded with their own statement, addressing the accusations and emphasizing that Dogma will continue moving forward:

“We are aware of recent online statements by some former, non-original members of Dogma. While we respect everyone who has contributed to our journey, we want to be clear that Dogma has always been and will continue to be much bigger than any one individual.

Dogma was founded on creativity, collaboration, and evolution. Like any artistic project, change is part of our growth. Every member, past and present, has left a mark that helped shape who we are today, but Dogma’s vision and music continue to move forward through the dedication of the current team and the support of our fans.

We remain fully committed to the values that define Dogma: authenticity, freedom of expression, and connection through art. Our focus is and always will be on the music, the message, and the community that has made this project what it is.

Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in Dogma and what we stand for, cause Dogma was never about who we are, it’s about what YOU choose to become…”

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