October 31, 2025

Dogma at Bluebird Theater (Denver, Co)

Frayle (Cleveland, OH)

October 28th, 2025

Full Gallery: Dogma and Frail at Bluebird Theater

On a night where a show that was supposed to be a ritual celebration with Dogma, things were turned on their head in a concerning way. Days before the show, three members of Dogma were swapped out for three new members. Lilith (vocals), Lamia (guitar), and Rusalka (guitar) were replaced, some possibly due to visa issues into the US. This possibly was the reason the first two dates of the North American tour were postponed. It is worth noting that this was not the first time the members of Dogma had been replaced, but timing is important here. The mostly new lineup performed in Las Vegas on the 26th, the same day the three now former members of Dogma released a joint statement, condemning the “person who controls the project”. The statement they released reads as follows:

“THE FANS DESERVE THE TRUTH.”

“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 The social networks using the name ‘Official Dogma’ no longer represent the real band or what we stand for.”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.”

Statement posted to the Dogma social media channels the following day:

“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 are grateful for the time, energy, and moments that each member has shared with Dogma. Every contribution, big or small, became part of this journey and will always be appreciated and valued.

“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 …”

The show was delayed by technical issues, the transition from the openers Frayle; who put on one hell of a brooding, heavy Doom Metal show; to Dogma was simply slow and incomplete. The set was disappointing, but I can’t fault the band members. They put all of their effort into a no win situation, with what seemed like little prep time to come into a band and get up to speed while trying to kick off a tour. I don’t see the point in not postponing the tour and save the band’s name that was really gaining momentum as of late. Having watched numerous fans leave the show on Tuesday, disappointed due to what seemed to be canned vocals and several instruments not being played live, it’s not going to be easy to shake that off as a brand.

If the powers that be want to run this like Ghost and have the freedom to move members in an out at will, I don’t see it working with the only constant being behind the scenes.