Metal Anarchy

As previously reported, former Dogma members Grace Jane Pasturini (Lilith), Amber Maldonado (Lamia), and Patri Grief (Rusalka) recently made headlines after accusing their management of “manipulation,” “mistreatment,” etc. Now, another former member of the group, Alice Chiara (Lamia III), has taken to social media to open up about her departure from the band and voice support for the other musicians.

Chiara said the following:

“Hey guys, this is Lamia III (Wacken Lamia).

Thank you all for being so kind and supportive, even though I haven’t spoken until now.

I understand and support all the girls who went through this situation, and for this reason, I want to open up and stand by their side.

Being a session musician isn’t easy — respect is often hard to earn.

After my shows in Europe, I had no choice but to step out of Dogma about a month and a half ago.

During my last experience with Dogma’s management, I faced several issues, but my social networks are not the place for details.

What I want to express, though, is that the main reason behind my departure from Dogma was the U.S. tour, which I was supposed to play without being granted a work visa to perform there.

I was contacted just one month before leaving for almost two months of touring across the USA, Australia, and Asia. Later, I found out through social media that the upcoming April tour had been publicly announced without being shared with me beforehand, and that it would last an entire month. When I said I shouldn’t have to find out that kind of information from social media, I was told, “there is still time.”

The music industry isn’t easy. But even when the opportunity seems big, always respect yourself — especially when your work isn’t valued as much as it deserves to be.

Don’t let anyone treat you as if you’re disposable.”