| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainstorm | Germany | Heavy/Power Metal | 23 |
| Manticora | Denmark | Progressive Power Metal | 22 |
| Metalium | Germany | Power/Speed Metal | 9 |
| Persuader | Sweden | Speed/Power Metal | 9 |
| Circle II Circle | United States | Progressive Power Metal | 9 |
| Nevermore | United States | Groove/Progressive Metal | 6 |
| Mob Rules | Germany | Melodic Power Metal | 4 |
| Warrel Dane | United States | Progressive/Groove Metal | 4 |
| Dream Master | Argentina | Heavy/Power Metal | 3 |