| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecate Enthroned | United Kingdom | Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal | 11 |
| Cradle of Filth | United Kingdom | Death Metal (early); Symphonic Black Metal (mid); Extreme Gothic Metal (later) | 9 |
| Anorexia Nervosa | France | Death Metal (early); Symphonic Black Metal (later) | 6 |
| Dark Mirror ov Tragedy | Korea, South | Symphonic Black/Gothic/Death Metal | 6 |
| Immortal Tears | Czechia | Symphonic Black Metal | 4 |
| Ancient Blood | Mexico | Melodic Black Metal | 3 |
| Ethereal Blood | United States | Symphonic Black/Gothic Metal | 3 |