| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epica | Netherlands | Symphonic Metal | 4 |
| Sleeping Romance | Italy | Symphonic Metal | 4 |
| Delain | Netherlands | Symphonic Metal/Rock | 3 |
| To-Mera | United Kingdom | Progressive Metal | 3 |
| Within Temptation | Netherlands | Symphonic Metal (early); Symphonic/Alternative Rock (later) | 3 |