| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norther | Finland | Melodic Death/Power Metal | 11 |
| Children of Bodom | Finland | Melodic Death/Power Metal | 11 |
| Kalmah | Finland | Melodic Death/Power Metal | 9 |
| Eternal Tears of Sorrow | Finland | Melodic/Symphonic Death Metal | 5 |
| Euphoreon | International | Melodic Death Metal | 5 |
| Havamal | Sweden | Melodic Death Metal | 5 |
| Omnium Gatherum | Finland | Melodic Death Metal | 4 |
| Wintersun | Finland | Symphonic Melodic Death Metal | 3 |