| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Hypnalis | Czechia | Neoclassical/Progressive Death Metal | 10 |
| Gire | Hungary | Avant-garde/Extreme Metal | 7 |
| Melancolia | Canada | Melodic Black/Death Metal | 7 |
| Ebonylake | United Kingdom | Avant-garde Gothic/Black Metal | 5 |
| Asyndess | France | Atmospheric Black Metal | 4 |
| Emperor | Norway | Symphonic Black Metal | 3 |
| Mirrorthrone | Switzerland | Progressive/Symphonic Black/Death Metal | 3 |
| Unexpect | Canada | Avant-garde/Progressive Metal | 3 |