In June 2022, Canadian psychedelic rock band Black Mountain, formed in 2004 in Vancouver and renowned for a retro sound inspired by Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd, performed at Freak Valley Festival—a niche event in Netphen, Germany, dedicated to stoner and psychedelic rock. Their hour-long set, broadcast as part of the Rockpalast series, blended heavy riffs with atmospheric keyboard textures, showcasing frontman Stephen McBean’s charismatic delivery and vocal harmony with Amber Webber. The performance stood out for its raw energy, amplifying the festival’s vibe and highlighting the band’s evolution from their 2005 debut to a mature sound reflected in their latest release, Destroyer (2019).