| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor | Canada | Speed/Thrash Metal | 17 |
| Holy Terror | United States | Thrash/Speed Metal | 15 |
| Carnivore | United States | Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover | 14 |
| Living Death | Germany | Thrash/Speed Metal | 14 |
| Lääz Rockit | United States | Power/Thrash Metal | 12 |
| Anvil | Canada | Heavy/Power Metal | 10 |
| Exciter | Canada | Speed Metal | 6 |