Three former members of the band Dogma have escalated their dispute with their ex-manager, publicly accusing him of illegally sharing their sensitive personal information with fans. In a new statement, the musicians also confirmed they will continue to create music together following their departure from the group.
Guitarist Amber Maldonado, alongside vocalist Grace Jane Pasturini and guitarist Patri Grief, detailed fresh allegations just a week after the trio announced their split from the band, citing manipulation and mistreatment. The new claims include violations of European data protection laws and intimidation of the band's fanbase.
Key Takeaways
- Former Dogma members accuse their manager of illegally disclosing sensitive personal data, a potential breach of GDPR.
- The manager is also alleged to be intimidating fan club leaders to gain support in the dispute.
- The three departing musicians—Amber Maldonado, Grace Jane Pasturini, and Patri Grief—have confirmed they will continue as a musical trio.
- The statement refutes claims that the members were not friends, describing their bond as a "deep friendship."
New Allegations of Misconduct
The controversy surrounding the band Dogma deepened this week after guitarist Amber Maldonado released a follow-up statement on behalf of herself and the other two departed members. The statement brings forward serious new accusations against the group's management, moving beyond the initial claims of broken promises and mistreatment.
Central to the new allegations is the claim that the manager has been disclosing highly sensitive and protected personal information about the band members to fans. This information allegedly includes details about their sexuality, political views, marital status, and even pregnancies.
According to the statement, sharing such information without consent is illegal under paragraph 9 of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs the handling of sensitive personal data. The members have urged any fans who receive such information to report it immediately.
The statement also accuses management of attempting to manipulate the band's support base. "Management has been messaging fan club leaders and private fans in order to intimidate them to take his side," Maldonado wrote. She added that fan pages should be organic and called for an end to what she described as harassment and bullying.
A United Front and Future Music
Amid the dispute, the three musicians sought to clear up what they called "misconceptions" allegedly spread by management regarding their personal relationships. Maldonado addressed claims that she, Pasturini, and Grief were not friends.
"We are friends. We met through the project, and over the various rehearsals, tours, and music videos, we forged a deep friendship," the statement clarified. "Yes, while on the road together, we've had good and bad experiences as any other band, but that does not shake the foundation of trust on which our friendship is built."
This declaration of unity was followed by a definitive announcement about their future. The trio confirmed they have no intention of abandoning their musical partnership or their audience.
"We know the artistic chemistry, passion, and camaraderie we share is special," Maldonado affirmed. "Therefore, we will continue to work together to bring you music that will make you proud." This confirms that fans can expect a new project from the three artists, though specific details have not yet been released.
Previous Claims of a Controlling Environment
The allegations from the departing Dogma members are echoed by past statements from other artists. Singer Kim Jennett, who was briefly involved with the band in 2024, previously described a restrictive atmosphere. According to Jennett, "the women are masked, silenced, and controlled by contracts that stop them from speaking out," suggesting a pattern of control that aligns with the current accusations of manipulation.
A Call for Integrity
The statement from the former members also invoked the band's own guiding principles against their manager. Dogma was founded on a set of 13 principles, one of which is to "Be a person of integrity."
The musicians directly challenged their former manager to uphold this standard. "We call for management to do just that," Maldonado wrote, framing their public statements as a necessary step to seek justice and transparency.
The trio also noted that certain "outstanding obligations" have not been addressed by management, though they did not elaborate on what these obligations entail. The ongoing situation suggests a complex separation, with legal and financial issues likely still unresolved.
As the three artists prepare for their next chapter, they thanked their supporters for their encouragement during a "chaotic week." They credited the messages from fans as motivation "to keep pushing for justice," signaling that more developments in this public dispute may be yet to come.