| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Cult | Austria | Power Metal | 7 |
| Savatage | United States | Heavy/Power Metal, Progressive Metal/Rock | 6 |
| Angel Dust | Germany | Speed/Thrash Metal (early); Melodic Power Metal (later) | 5 |
| Brainstorm | Germany | Heavy/Power Metal | 5 |
| Nevermore | United States | Groove/Progressive Metal | 4 |