| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liturgy | United States | Avant-garde Black Metal | 19 |
| Krallice | United States | Avant-garde Black Metal | 17 |
| Jute Gyte | United States | Experimental Black Metal, Ambient, Noise | 16 |
| Ved Buens Ende | Norway | Avant-garde/Black Metal | 13 |
| Yellow Eyes | United States | Black Metal | 10 |
| Kayo Dot | United States | Avant-garde/Progressive Metal/Rock | 6 |
| Deathspell Omega | France | Black Metal (early); Avant-garde Black Metal (later) | 5 |