| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.R.I. | United States | Hardcore/Punk, Thrash Metal/Crossover | 19 |
| Discharge | United Kingdom | Hardcore Punk, Heavy/Thrash Metal | 16 |
| Sepultura | Brazil | Death/Thrash Metal (early), Groove/Hardcore (later) | 14 |
| The Exploited | United Kingdom | Punk/Hardcore, Thrash Metal/Crossover (post-1987) | 13 |
| Terrordome | Poland | Thrash Metal/Crossover | 8 |