The problem with rock ‘n’ roll biopics is that they all tell the same story: the early enthusiasm, the big break, the hits (simulated or lip-synched); then the arrogance, alcohol, drugs and loose women; followed by (a) penitence and comeback or (b) the fatal speedball and pop martyrdom.

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ROCK, ETC. A2 — Located over wine restaurant Assemblage Actuel, the new club orientates toward live music. A brainchild of Svetlana Surganova, frontwoman of rock band Surganova i Orkestr, A2 aims at some of the best-known bands and fine sound quality. 300-700 rub., free entrance on Mon.-Wed.

Days of Dominance Hatebreed at Peabody’s on Wednesday, September 3 After Wednesday’s show at Peabody’s, Hatebreed will sign copies of its new DVD, Live Dominance. The band’s first video release captures a bloodletting 2008 concert from Detroit, and it commemorates a run that’s 13 years strong. The personal touch has helped the band grow from an underground hardcore group to an Ozzfest …

TOTO FUNDS THE ARTS (TFA), in association with Counter Culture Records (CCR), invites entries for the fifth annual TOTO awards for young budding musicians and bands. The winner of the award has two options: (i) the Rs 50,000 cash prize (to be used towards your music!) OR (ii) a complete record deal from CCR + a music equipment voucher from On-Stage Music (India’s high quality music equipment store) worth Rs 15,000! The record deal will include recording and releasing your debut album across Ind