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The bonus material for the 60th birthday tribute to Chuck Berry, originally filmed in 1986 by Taylor Hackford (Ray), is priceless. On top of the concert movie, with music director Keith Richards and guests including Eric Clapton and Etta James, the DVD offers rehearsal footage and interviews with Berry peers like Bo Diddley, Little Richard and a crazed Jerry Lee Lewis. Most revealing is the behind-the-scenes drama in which Berry holds the entire production hostage—proving himself rock’s most ruthless genius.

What sets Toronto’s Billy Talent apart from so many screamo-punk pretenders is the band’s issue-oriented songs and singer Ben Kowalewicz’ surprisingly melodic throat-shredding roar. The group’s second album, co-produced by Gavin Brown and guitarist Ian D’Sa, bristles with explosive energy and raging conviction. From the opening salvo “Devil in Midnight Mass” and the fiery “Red Flag” to the searing “Covered in Cowardice” and the closing “Burn the Evidence,” there’s no room for wimpy apathy. June 27

Although the South by Southwest Festival has put Austin, Texas on the musical map, the city’s other major festival, operating since 1976, has showcased some hot talent itself. This two-disc DVD set features recent performances by 28 acts, ranging from danceable art-punk bands like Bloc Party (“This Modern Love”) and Kaiser Chiefs (“I Predict a Riot”) to such young and veteran singer-songwriters as Rachael Yamagata (“Be Be Your Love”) and John Prine (“Lake Marie”). Bonuses: interviews and mini-documentaries. June 20