| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summoning | Austria | Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal | 18 |
| Caladan Brood | United States | Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal | 10 |
| Eldamar | Norway | Atmospheric/Ambient Black Metal | 10 |
| Ered Wethrin | Sweden | Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal | 8 |
| Agalloch | United States | Atmospheric Folk/Doom/Black Metal, Post-Rock/Metal | 6 |
| Line of Durin | United States | Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal | 6 |
| Shandrazel | France | Epic Black Metal/Dungeon Synth | 5 |
| Urdôl Ur | Norway | Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal | 5 |
| Emyn Muil | Italy | Epic Black Metal | 3 |