| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cult of Luna | Sweden | Atmospheric Sludge/Progressive Metal/Post-Hardcore | 7 |
| Isis | United States | Atmospheric Sludge/Post-Metal | 7 |
| Pelican | United States | Sludge/Drone/Doom Metal (early), Post-Hardcore (later) | 7 |
| Neurosis | United States | Hardcore Punk (early), Progressive Sludge Metal/Post-Hardcore/Tribal/Ambient (later) | 6 |