| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | teutonic thrash metal | 38 uses |
| 2 | bay area thrash metal | 20 uses |
| 3 | desert rock | 10 uses |
| 4 | proto-black metal | 9 uses |
| 5 | grunge | 4 uses |
| 6 | göteborg | 3 uses |
| 7 | les legions noires | 3 uses |
| 8 | swedish melodic death metal | 3 uses |
| 9 | electric bass | 2 uses |
| 10 | blues | 1 use |
| 11 | bass | 1 use |
| 12 | double bass | 1 use |
| 13 | darkwave | 1 use |
| 14 | gothic rock | 1 use |
| 15 | proto-punk | 1 use |
| 16 | traditional doom | 1 use |
| 17 | dysthymia | 1 use |
