Amber Maldonado, Patri Grief: Vindicta - Bare to the Bones + Feel the Zeal live from the Crowbar Brisbane + interview

From the Reckoning Tour in Australia, Vindicta performs Bare to the Bones at the Crowbar in Brisbane 2026. Vindicta (stylized as VindictA) is a heavy metal band formed by former members of the theatrical metal group Dogma. Vindicta was formed by vocalist Grace Jane Pasturini, guitarists Amber Maldonado and Patri Grief, alongside Dogma's original songwriter and producer Alvaro Rabakino, following a dispute with management over creative control and contracts. Debut and Music:They debuted in late 2025 with the single "The Face of the Clown," which was a direct message to their former management. They are currently working on a full-length album.

Current Lineup:
Grace Jane Pasturini – Vocals
Amber Maldonado – Guitars
Patri Grief – GuitarsGemma
Sofia Salvatori (from Godiva) – Drums
Wena Velasco (from AREA 51) – Bass

Vindicta - Bare to the Bones live from the Crowbar Brisbane

Vindicta - Feel the Zeal live from the Crowbar Brisbane

VINDICTA are preparing to bring their dark, cinematic metal ritual to the stage for the very first time, with Australia becoming the first place anywhere in the world to witness the band live.

Jai That Aussie Metal Guy catches up with vocalist Grace Pasturini (Lilith) and guitarist Amber Maldonado (Lamia) to discuss the birth of VINDICTA, reclaiming their artistic identity and building a band around authenticity, real human connection and complete creative freedom.

Grace and Amber open up about the overwhelming support they received from fans and promoters, why Australia became the natural place to begin The Reckoning Tour, and how their onstage archetypes Lilith and Lamia allow them to reveal different sides of themselves without hiding the musicians beneath the characters.

They also dive into debut single “The Face of the Clown,” the real emotion and tension behind the track, combining their diverse musical influences, reimagining previously performed material within the VINDICTA world and writing their first full album.

VINDICTA’s first ever live performance takes place at The Gov in Adelaide on Wednesday, June 24, before The Reckoning Tour continues through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
VINDICTA Interview: Grace + Amber on Authenticity, Creative Freedom and Their First Shows