| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratovarius | Finland | Melodic Power Metal | 20 |
| Concerto Moon | Japan | Power/Neoclassical Metal | 13 |
| Versailles | Japan | Symphonic/Neoclassical Power Metal | 12 |
| Dragon Guardian | Japan | Symphonic Power Metal | 6 |
| Sonata Arctica | Finland | Power Metal | 6 |