| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank | United Kingdom | NWOBHM, Heavy Metal | 27 |
| Diamond Head | United Kingdom | NWOBHM (early), Hard Rock (later) | 16 |
| Angel Witch | United Kingdom | NWOBHM, Heavy Metal | 14 |
| Voivod | Canada | Thrash Metal (1982-87), Progressive Metal (1988-) | 9 |
| Medieval | United States | Heavy Metal | 7 |
| Anacrusis | United States | Thrash Metal (1986-1990), Progressive Metal (1991-1993) | 5 |