Norse, also from Australia, create some mind-bending music with an otherworldly atmosphere. It's dark, dissonant and eerie. It's possibly the best album of the year!
Again from Australia, Somnium Nox create epic songs that are deeply memorable and even wistful. They have the perfect atmosphere that perfectly straddles extremity and melodies.
For the adventurous, MRTVI's album comes recommended. Their brand of black metal is hitherto unheard of - it's virtually abstract, artistic and more importantly, intuitive.