| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | alternative metal | 17 uses |
| 2 | metal | 12 uses |
| 3 | groove metal | 12 uses |
| 4 | hard rock | 11 uses |
| 5 | heavy metal | 10 uses |
| 6 | modern metal | 10 uses |
| 7 | modern rock | 8 uses |
| 8 | progressive rock | 6 uses |
| 9 | metal alternative | 6 uses |
| 10 | metalcore | 5 uses |
| 11 | alternative | 5 uses |
| 12 | hardcore | 4 uses |
| 13 | new wave of american heavy metal | 4 uses |
| 14 | rock | 3 uses |
| 15 | nu metal | 3 uses |
| 16 | experimental | 1 use |
| 17 | thrash metal | 1 use |
| 18 | post-grunge | 1 use |