| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enforcer | Sweden | Heavy/Speed Metal | 22 |
| White Wizzard | United States | Heavy Metal | 22 |
| Angel Witch | United Kingdom | NWOBHM, Heavy Metal | 17 |
| Holy Grail | United States | Traditional Heavy Metal | 16 |
| Skull Fist | Canada | Heavy/Speed Metal | 13 |
| Steelwing | Sweden | Heavy Metal | 13 |
| Goat Horn | Canada | Heavy/Doom Metal | 11 |
| Axxion | Canada | Heavy Metal | 9 |
| Midnight Malice | Canada | Heavy Metal | 9 |
| Wolf | Sweden | Heavy Metal | 8 |