| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Guardian | Germany | Speed Metal (early), Power Metal (later) | 71 |
| Persuader | Sweden | Power Metal | 36 |
| Iron Savior | Germany | Speed/Power Metal | 30 |
| Dark Empire | United States | Power Metal (early), Progressive/Power/Thrash Metal (later) | 6 |