Isa Roddy, the original vocalist of the controversial all-female hard rock band DOGMA, has come forward with claims that she was largely uncompensated for her contributions to the group. Posting on Instagram yesterday, November 28th, Roddy outlined her involvement in shaping the band’s early artistic direction and developing the character of Lilith I, a persona central to DOGMA’s image.
Roddy stated that she provided vocals, creative input, and visual concepts that were integral to the band’s identity. Despite investing significant time, effort, and personal resources over two and a half years, she says she never received proper compensation. According to her, portions of her recorded vocals continue to be used in DOGMA’s live shows and released materials without her authorization.
She explained, “Despite my creative, vocal, and conceptual contributions, I received no compensation, and my audiovisual recordings were later used across multiple materials without my explicit authorization.” Roddy detailed the tracks featuring her vocals, including “Father I Have Sinned,” “My First Peak,” “Forbidden Zone,” “The Dark Messiah,” “Free Yourself,” and “Pleasure From Pain.” She also claimed that the mask representing Lilith continues to be sold based on the facial design she created during her time with the band.
Roddy emphasized her growth as an artist since leaving DOGMA in mid-2022, citing her move to Germany in 2021 as pivotal in understanding her rights and the importance of protecting her identity and voice. She confirmed that she is now focusing on her own project, promising music created with full artistic freedom and professional integrity.
This statement follows a wave of former DOGMA members speaking out about the band. Several musicians have described being poorly compensated, while alleging that management maintains strict control over all aspects of the group, including the status and employment of its members. At least nine musicians have cycled through DOGMA in recent years, highlighting the ongoing instability behind the scenes.
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