| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhapsody of Fire | Italy | Symphonic Power Metal | 7 |
| Blind Guardian | Germany | Speed Metal (early); Power Metal (later) | 7 |
| Twilight Force | Sweden | Symphonic Power Metal | 6 |
| HammerFall | Sweden | Heavy/Power Metal | 5 |
| Kaledon | Italy | Power Metal | 5 |
| Marius Danielsen's Legend of Valley Doom | Norway | Symphonic Power Metal | 5 |
| Gloryhammer | United Kingdom | Symphonic Power Metal | 4 |