| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaakevandring | Norway | Symphonic 'Black' Metal | 19 |
| Crimson Moonlight | Sweden | Black/Death Metal | 18 |
| Slechtvalk | Netherlands | Melodic 'Black' Metal (early), Viking Metal (later) | 13 |
| Divine Symphony | Brazil | Symphonic 'Black' Metal | 11 |
| Horde | Australia | 'Black' Metal | 10 |
| Crush Evil | Norway | Death Metal | 10 |
| Vardøger | Norway | 'Black'/Death/Folk Metal | 10 |
| Frosthardr | Norway | 'Black' Metal | 9 |
| Grave Declaration | Norway | Symphonic 'Black'/Death Metal | 9 |
| Admonish | Sweden | Black Metal | 8 |
| A Hill to Die Upon | United States | 'Black'/Death Metal | 7 |
| Frost Like Ashes | United States | Death/'Black' Metal | 7 |
| Morgenroede | Norway | Black Metal | 7 |
| Shadows of Paragon | Sweden | Death/'Black' Metal | 7 |
| Dimmu Borgir | Norway | Symphonic Black Metal | 6 |
| Elgibbor | Poland | 'Black' Metal | 6 |
| Roots of Tragedy | Norway | "Black"/Doom Metal | 6 |
| Пантократор | Bulgaria | Black Metal | 6 |