| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Guardian | Germany | Speed Metal (early), Power Metal (later) | 72 |
| Savage Circus | Germany | Power Metal/Melodic Speed Metal | 36 |
| Iron Savior | Germany | Speed/Power Metal | 20 |
| Manticora | Denmark | Progressive Power/Speed Metal | 11 |
| Dark Empire | United States | Power Metal (early), Progressive/Power/Thrash Metal (later) | 9 |
| Lost Horizon | Sweden | Power Metal | 9 |
| Nocturnal Rites | Sweden | Death Metal (early), Power Metal (later) | 7 |
| Sinbreed | Germany | Power Metal | 5 |
| Crystallion | Germany | Heavy/Power Metal | 5 |