| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chasm | Mexico | Death Metal | 16 |
| Arghoslent | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 14 |
| Infester | United States | Death Metal | 11 |
| Corpus Rottus | United States | Death Metal | 10 |
| Crucifier | United States | Death/Black Metal | 8 |
| Abominog | United States | Death Metal | 6 |
| House of Atreus | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 6 |
| Timeghoul | United States | Death Metal | 6 |
| Crucifixion | United States | Death Metal | 6 |
| Death | United States | Death Metal (early); Progressive Death Metal (later) | 5 |
| Usurpr | United States | Melodic Death Metal | 4 |