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Dorje were an English rock band formed in 2012 under the name The Rob Chapman Band, however soon changed their name to Dorje. It was founded by Rob Chapman, Rabea Massaad, Dave Hollingworth and Ben Minal.

Dorje
Also known as	The Rob Chapman Band (2012)
Origin	Guildford, England
Genres	Progressive metal alternative metal progressive rock
Years active	2012–2021
Members	Rob Chapman Rabea Massaad Dave Hollingworth
Past members	Ben Minal
Website	www.dorje.tv

Description

2007–2012: Formative years, Primordial Audio Chronicle

Prior to Dorje, Massaad, Hollingworth and Minal were members of nu metal band ChasinJade.[1] After a chance meeting in a bar, Chapman asked Massaad to join the band he was forming. Subsequently Hollingworth and Minal were brought on board, forming The Rob Chapman Band. The band eventually began to focus less on Chapman's solo compositions, and a new name was chosen: Dorje. Their debut EP, Primordial Audio Chronicle: Volume One, was released on 14 October 2012,[2] and their first UK tour sold out.

2012–2016

Dorje released their first single, "White Dove", from the EP Catalyst, on 6 August 2015, which was followed by their EP Catalyst on 6 November 2015.[3] This was supported by the Catalyst tour of the United Kingdom.

On 14 October 2016 Dorje released the Centred and One EP.

2016–2021

Dorje have been on an unofficial hiatus whilst members have focused on other musical projects since mid-2016, it is currently unknown if they plan to return. In October 2020 the band released a statement that drummer Ben Minal had left Dorje.[4] Rob Chapman has officially written a statement that Dorje has been disbanded as of 16/12/2021.

Discography

Title	Album details	Type
Primordial Audio Chronicle: Volume One	Released: 2012 Label: Self-Released	EP
Catalyst	Released: 6 November 2015 Label: Self-Released	EP
Centered And One[5]	Released: 14 October 2016 Label: Self-Released	EP

Singles

Title	Details
White Dove	Released: 2015 Label: Self-Released
Flower of Life[5]	Released: 2016 Label: Self-Released

Members

• Rob Chapman – lead vocals, guitars (2012–2021)
• Rabea Massaad – guitars, backing vocals (2012–2021)
• Dave Hollingworth – bass (2012–2021)
• Ben Minal – drums (2012–2020)

Musical style

Dorje have been called progressive metal,[3][6][7][8] progressive rock,[3][6][7][8] alternative metal,[2][9] blues rock[3][9] and hard rock,[8] additionally they have been compared to the likes of Audioslave,[1] Tool[9] and Alter Bridge.[9]

References

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