I've just returned from the mighty Rammstein at Montreal's Bell Centre, and I have to declare it the greatest rock show I've ever seen.

But why has it dethroned Pink Floyd's Pulse tour (my previous No 1)? It wasn't for the tremendously ferocious music, the none-more-OTT pyrotechnics - as the slogan has it, "Other bands play, Rammstein burns!" or the great performances from all concerned. It was for the atmosphere, which was simply incredible throughout. Montreal is clearly a hotbed for fans of German industrial, as 14,000 of them went absolutely mental from beginning, when our heroes smashed their way through a wall to enter the stage, to end, when singer Till stood wearing angel's wings that sent columns of fire up to the rafters.

As somebody whose musical tastes are away from the mainstream - and the musical scene here in Canada is is VERY mainstream - it was simply a joy to discover that I am not alone. There are other people who like my kind of music. Yes!

As I'm sure other Massive members can testify, liking a certain group can be a lonely experience. No media coverage, no airplay, lots of blank looks when you talk about your love of whoever. So it's wonderful to go to a gig and be among thousands of like minds. Never mind the cost of merchandise, or the travel to the arena, or the queues, or all the other hindrances. It's all worth it when everybody - and I mean EVERYBODY - around you sings along to that song you've privately loved for years.

For those who haven't experienced Rammstein fans and their idols in all their pomp, here's a taste: .

There. Just wanted to get that off my chest. Thank you.