| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantera | United States | Glam/Heavy Metal (early), Groove Metal (later) | 32 |
| Judas Priest | United Kingdom | Heavy/Speed Metal | 23 |
| Exhorder | United States | Thrash/Groove Metal | 19 |
| Halford | United Kingdom | Heavy Metal | 18 |
| Iced Earth | United States | Power/Thrash Metal | 8 |
| Beyond Fear | United States | Heavy Metal | 5 |