1. Matt Barlow, Iced Earth
2. Nils K. Rue, Pagan's Mind / Eidolon
3. Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden / solo
4. Rob Halford, Judas Priest
5. Warrel Dane, Nevermore / ex-Sanctuary
6. Daniel Heiman, ex-Lost Horizon
7. Roy Khan, Kamelot / ex-Conception
8. Midnight, ex-Crimson Glory
9. Geoff Tate, Queensryche
10. Ronnie James Dio, solo / ex-Black Sabbath
Singers (Low-Pitched / Raspy sounding Voice)
1. Russell Allen, Symphony X
2. Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, Overkill
3. John Bush, Armored Saint / Anthrax
4. Tom Englund, Evergrey
5. Andy Franck, Brainstorm / Symphorce
6. Peter Steele, Type O Negative
7. Layne Staley, Alice In Chains (RIP 4/20/02)
8. Pat Mulock, ex-Eidolon
9. Chuck Billy, Testament
10. Steve "Zetro" Souza, ex-Exodus
Singers (Female)
1. Tarja Turunen, Nightwish
2. Anneke van Giersbergen, The Gathering
3. Maria Sjoholm, Drain STH
4. Lana Lane
5. Doro Pesch, ex-Warlock / solo
Singers (Death/Black Metal style vocals)
1. David Vincent, Morbid Angel
2. John Tardy, Obituary
3. Chuck Schuldiner, Death (RIP 12/13/01)
4. Angela Gossow, Arch Enemy
5. George "Corpsegrinder" Fischer, Cannibal Corpse
Guitarists (Lead)
1. Michael Romeo, Symphony X
2. John Petrucci, Dream Theater
3. Marty Friedman, ex-Megadeth / solo
4. Jeff Loomis, Nevermore
5. James Murphy, Testament / Death / Obituary
6. Adrian Smith, Iron Maiden
7. Criss Oliva, Savatage (RIP)
8. Chuck Schuldiner, Death / Control Denied (RIP 12/13/01)
9. Trey Azagthoth, Morbid Angel
10. Alexi Laiho, Children Of Bodom
Guitarists (Rhythm)
1. Dave Mustaine, Megadeth
2. Mille Petrozza, Kreator
3. Jeff Waters, Annihilator
4. Bobby Gustafson, ex-Overkill
5. Scott Ian, Anthrax
6. Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne / Black Label Society
7. Dimebag Darrell, Pantera (RIP 12/09/04)
8. John Schaffer, Iced Earth / Demons & Wizards
9. Kai Hansen, Gamma Ray / ex-Helloween
10. Glen Drover, Eidolon
Bassists
1. Steve Harris, Iron Maiden
2. DD Verni, Overkill
3. Peter Steele, Type O Negative
4. Frankie Bello, Anthrax
5. John Myung, Dream Theater
6. Joey Vera, Armored Saint/Anthrax/Fates Warning
7. Cliff Burton, Metallica (RIP)
8. Dave Ellefson, Megadeth
9. James MacDonough, Iced Earth/Megadeth
10. Michael Lepond, Symphony X
Drummers
1. Mike Portnoy, Dream Theater
2. Dave Lombardo, Slayer/Testament/Grip Inc.
3. Neil Peart, Rush
4. Nick Menza, Megadeth
5. Van Williams, Nevermore
6. Scott Travis, Judas Priest
7. Charlie Benante, Anthrax
8. Pete Sandoval, Morbid Angel
9. Jason Rullo, Symphony X
10. Ray Herrera, Fear Factory
Keyboardists
1. Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater
2. Tuomas Holopainen, Nightwish
3. Kevin Moore, Dream Theater/Fates Warning
4. Jens Johanssen, Stratovarius/Yngwie Malmsteen
5. Josh Silver, Type O Negative