| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Angel | United States | Thrash Metal | 7 |
| Testament | United States | Thrash Metal | 6 |
| Gama Bomb | United Kingdom | Thrash Metal | 6 |
| Kreator | Germany | Thrash Metal | 5 |
| Nervosa | Brazil | Thrash Metal | 5 |
| Anthrax | United States | Speed/Thrash Metal, Groove Metal | 4 |
| Abattoir | United States | Power/Speed Metal | 4 |
| F.K.Ü. | Sweden | Thrash Metal | 4 |
| Exodus | United States | Thrash Metal | 3 |
| Megadeth | United States | Speed/Thrash Metal (early/later); Heavy Metal/Rock (mid) | 3 |
| Toxik | United States | Technical Speed/Thrash Metal | 3 |