- Prljavo Kazalište - Formed in 1977, Prljavo Kazalište is one of the most popular and influential rock bands in Croatia. They have released 10 studio albums, 5 live albums, and 4 compilation albums. Their music is influenced by a variety of genres, including hard rock, heavy metal, and blues.
- Hladno Pivo - Formed in 1997, Hladno Pivo is a Croatian rock band that mixes elements of heavy metal, hard rock, and punk rock. They have released 7 studio albums and 2 live albums.
- Majke - Formed in 1984, Majke is a Croatian heavy metal band that is considered one of the pioneers of the genre in the country. They have released 10 studio albums, 5 live albums, and 4 compilation albums.
- Parni Valjak - Formed in 1975, Parni Valjak is a Croatian pop-rock band that has also incorporated elements of heavy metal and hard rock into their music. They have released 14 studio albums, 8 live albums, and 5 compilation albums.
- Siddharta - Formed in 1995, Siddharta is a Slovenian alternative rock band that has also been influenced by heavy metal and electronic music. They have released 7 studio albums, 3 live albums, and 2 compilation albums.