| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | heavy metal | 30 uses |
| 2 | metal | 19 uses |
| 3 | progressive metal | 10 uses |
| 4 | thrash metal | 8 uses |
| 5 | ballad | 4 uses |
| 6 | speed metal | 3 uses |
| 7 | death metal | 3 uses |
| 8 | epic metal | 3 uses |
| 9 | project | 3 uses |
| 10 | symphonic metal | 2 uses |
| 11 | soundtrack | 1 use |
| 12 | classical | 1 use |
| 13 | rock | 1 use |
| 14 | instrumental | 1 use |
| 15 | alternative | 1 use |
| 16 | alternative rock | 1 use |
| 17 | christmas | 1 use |
| 18 | melodic death metal | 1 use |
| 19 | misnamed | 1 use |
| 20 | progressive | 1 use |
| 21 | mistagged | 1 use |
| 22 | progressive death metal | 1 use |
| 23 | gothenburg metal | 1 use |
| 24 | brutal death metal | 1 use |
| 25 | anthems | 1 use |
| 26 | swedish metal | 1 use |
| 27 | cover band | 1 use |
| 28 | tribute band | 1 use |
| 29 | cover music | 1 use |
| 30 | sports anthems | 1 use |