The ongoing controversy surrounding avant-garde metal project DOGMA has escalated this week as former members Grace Jane Pasturini (Lilith), Amber Maldonado (Lamia), and Patri Grief (Rusalka) publicly accused the band’s management of manipulation, exploitation, and deception. The three musicians allege that DOGMA’s leadership exerted excessive control over creative and personal decisions, while betraying both the artists and their fans. Their collective statements describe a toxic environment of “unilateral decisions, broken promises, and lies,” leaving fans questioning who truly holds power within the DOGMA entity.
Following the initial outcry, Patri Grief released a far more detailed statement via Instagram, providing an unfiltered account of her time with the band. Grief revealed that despite contributing artwork, fan engagement, and musical performance, she received only a €100 tip after three full tours. She claims management neglected to secure proper visa documentation for a U.S. tour, which led to her being denied entry — only to be replaced days later without explanation. “The minute I turned my phone back on, I had a message saying, ‘Hey, I found a replacement, could you teach her the songs?’” Grief wrote, describing the moment she realized how disposable she had become in management’s eyes.
Her post further details alleged instances of misogyny and manipulation, with management reportedly dismissing the members’ concerns as “complaints because they’re women.” Grief says that DOGMA’s visual and musical identity — from costumes to character concepts — was built collaboratively by the performers, yet ownership and credit were systematically stripped away. “This management took advantage of my kindness,” she continued. “The minute I set a boundary, I was told, ‘I paid you accordingly.’” The statement paints a picture of an environment where art and authenticity were overshadowed by control and commodification.
As the situation unfolds, DOGMA’s management has yet to issue a full public response, offering only a brief acknowledgment that they are “aware of recent online statements by some former, non-original members.” Meanwhile, fans and fellow musicians have rallied behind Grief and her bandmates, amplifying calls for accountability and transparency. The fallout has sparked broader discussions about artist rights, exploitation, and the blurred line between creative partnership and ownership. For many, one message rings clear through the noise — the spirit of DOGMA lives not in the brand, but in the voices of those who created it.
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