| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striborg | Australia | Black Metal/Ambient | 10 |
| Fell Voices | United States | Drone/Ambient Black Metal | 9 |
| Panopticon | United States | Atmospheric Black/Folk Metal | 9 |
| Ash Borer | United States | Black Metal | 8 |
| Fauna | United States | Ambient Black Metal | 6 |