| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arghoslent | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 34 |
| Grenadier | Canada | Melodic Death Metal | 26 |
| House of Atreus | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 17 |
| Grand Belial's Key | United States | Black Metal | 15 |
| Svolder | Canada | Black Metal | 15 |
| Einsatzgruppen | United States | Black Metal | 9 |
| Bogside Sniper Squadron | United States | Black/Death Metal | 8 |
| Compatriot | United States | Black Metal | 8 |
| West Wall | United States | Death Metal | 5 |
| Arduous Task | United States | Death Metal | 4 |
| Sacriphyx | Australia | Death/Thrash/Black Metal | 3 |
| Aurelian | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 3 |
| Crucifier | United States | Death/Black Metal | 3 |
| Morbius | United States | Death Metal | 3 |