| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yngwie J. Malmsteen | Sweden | Neoclassical Power Metal/Shred | 12 |
| Tarot | Finland | Heavy/Power Metal | 10 |
| Dokken | United States | Heavy Metal, Hard Rock | 8 |
| Sinner | Germany | Heavy/Traditional Metal | 8 |
| Lizzy Borden | United States | Heavy/Power Metal | 6 |
| Quiet Riot | United States | Arena Rock/AOR (Early), Heavy/Glam Metal, Hard Rock (later) | 6 |
| W.A.S.P. | United States | Traditional Heavy Metal/Hard Rock | 6 |
| Chastain | United States | Heavy/Power Metal | 5 |
| Icon | United States | Heavy Metal (early), Melodic Metal, Hard Rock (later) | 5 |