| Name | Country | Genre | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmodeus | Austria | Black Metal | 14 |
| Dark Fortress | Germany | Melodic Black Metal (early); Progressive/Melodic Black Metal (later) | 11 |
| Hellsaw | Austria | Black Metal | 11 |
| Karelian Warcry | Finland | Black/Death Metal | 8 |
| Naglfar | Sweden | Melodic Black Metal | 7 |
| Dissection | Sweden | Melodic Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal | 5 |
| Dark Funeral | Sweden | Black Metal | 4 |
| Shade | Canada | Black Metal | 4 |