| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony MacAlpine | United States | Shred, Neoclassical, Progressive Rock/Metal | 14 |
| Yngwie Malmsteen | Sweden | Neoclassical Power Metal/Shred | 12 |
| Racer X | United States | Heavy Metal/Shred | 7 |
| Chris Poland | United States | Progressive Metal/Shred (early); Jazz Fusion/Shred (later) | 7 |
| Kiko Loureiro | Brazil | Melodic Progressive Metal/Shred | 7 |
| Ethan Brosh | United States | Neoclassical Metal/Shred | 3 |
| Michael Harris | United States | Progressive Metal/Shred | 3 |
| Vinnie Moore | United States | Neoclassical/Heavy Metal/Hard Rock/Shred | 3 |