2025 feels cursed in so some ways. And a variety of bands are feeling the impression. Bands are simply utterly trading drummers with one another, particular person musicians are leaving as a result of toxic work environments, and a few bands are simply straight up scrapping for no rattling motive.
For 3 members of Dogma, nonetheless, there are a couple of fairly rattling good causes to go away the group. Vocalist Grace Jane “Lilith” Pasturini, guitarist Amber “Lamia” Maldonado, and guitarist Patri “Rusalka” Grief have introduced their departure from Dogma, citing manipulative administration that turned “a band right into a model, and folks into disposable items.”
The information broke yesterday afternoon when Dogma, and the departing members, posted a collaborative assertion to their socials, stating: “THE FANS DESERVE THE TRUTH.
“We had been a part of Dogma. We beloved this mission, however what’s being offered right now is just not Dogma. Through the excursions we noticed unilateral selections, damaged guarantees, manipulation, mistreatment, and lies to the followers. The one that now controls the mission is a menace to Dogma’s future and isn’t an artist or a musician. He turned a band right into a model, and folks into disposable items. He betrayed the artists, his companions, and the followers. Dogma was born from connection, from the music, from the tales we shared with you.
“Changing folks with out honesty isn’t who we’re. Dogma is supposed to push the beliefs of freedom and liberation, none of which may exist with out integrity and honesty towards the followers and everybody concerned within the mission. We don’t need to see extra followers deceived, spending their cash and devotion on one thing hole. The true Dogma stands right here, with those that created that connection for actual.
“However the energy isn’t in our arms. It’s in yours. It at all times has been. You resolve who deserves to maintain the music alive. No supervisor can management that. Make your voice heard. Don’t help a lie. The social networks utilizing the title Official Dogma not symbolize the true band or what we stand for.
“Demand transparency. Ask for refunds if you happen to weren’t given what you had been promised. Don’t let anybody manipulate you. Additionally, no extra masks. Masks had been meant to guard identification, to not change folks. The one one who must take off the masks is him. The ability to vary this story begins along with your help. We’ll maintain going. The music, the creativity, and the reality are on our facet. We put our souls into this mission, and that’s why you had been capable of join with us. No supervisor needs to be allowed to strip that away.
“Lilith, Lamia & Rusalka”
There have been no updates, feedback, or statements from their administration, or the 2 remaining members – the bassist and drummer – within the meantime, however with the best way 2025 goes and the way a lot shit is hitting the fan, it looks like a matter of time.
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