| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves in the Throne Room | United States | Black Metal | 34 |
| Weakling | United States | Black Metal | 16 |
| Alcest | France | Black Metal (early), Post-Metal/Shoegaze (later) | 12 |
| ██████ | Czech Republic | Post-Black Metal | 12 |
| Liturgy | United States | Experimental Black Metal | 10 |
| The Great Old Ones | France | Ambient Black Metal | 10 |
| Lantlôs | Germany | Black Metal/Post-Rock | 9 |
| Altar of Plagues | Ireland | Post-Black Metal | 9 |
| Deafknife | Russia | Post-Black Metal | 7 |