| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mors Principium Est | Finland | Melodic Death Metal | 20 |
| Dark Tranquillity | Sweden | Melodic Death Metal | 9 |
| Elysian | Australia | Progressive/Melodic Death Metal | 9 |
| In Flames | Sweden | Melodic Death Metal (early); Melodic Groove Metal/Metalcore/Alternative Rock (later) | 4 |
| Orcus O Dis | Mexico | Melodic Death Metal | 3 |