| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsequiae | United States | Melodic Black Metal | 26 |
| Majesties | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 18 |
| Havukruunu | Finland | Pagan Black Metal | 8 |
| Stormkeep | United States | Melodic Black Metal, Dungeon Synth | 4 |
| Ashbringer | United States | Atmospheric Black Metal | 4 |
| Nechochwen | United States | Folk/Black Metal, Neofolk | 4 |
| Dissection | Sweden | Melodic Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal | 3 |
| Wolfheart | Finland | Melodic Death Metal | 3 |