disillusion is a poor man's prog death metal
arcturus is the only really creative, interesting band left
agalloch is mediocrity defined, but you'll hear a million kids on this board screaming about how important atmosphere is or something stupid like that. horrible weak vocals, crappy nonsensical solos, ugh I don't want to think about it anymore
vintersorg is decent but ultimate metal band finalist? wtf
the only truly worthy band on the original list is gone (bathory)
the selection was a typical noob metal intro band list, surprising that children of bodom and nightwish and otep and lacuna coil aren't there too