Certified chart-toppers dominated the Pinoy Idol scene last week as the remaining seven contestants rendered their own interpretations of hit songs from the country's biggest OPM bands. The Idol stage was transformed into a concert arena last week as South Border, Freestyle, 6Cyclemind, Brownman Revival, Itchyworms, Cueshé, and Pupil mentored Pinoy Idol's Top 7.

Unlike past gala performances, last week's mentors did not sit alongside judges Ogie Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal, and Wyngard Tracy, but instead stood on the stage's side to witness the performance of their Idol partner.

First up on stage was resident rocker Ram Chaves. Ram was mentored by 6Cyclemind and sang the band's hit song, "Sandalan."

Before kicking off the gala night, 6Cyclemind gave their share of advice to the 25-year-old rocker. "Gawin mo na," they encouraged Ram. "Parang last show na ng buhay mo ‘yun. Bigay mo lahat."

It seemed that the rocker from Cagayan de Oro took their advice to heart, but judge Ogie Alcasid wasn't convinced. "I like the self contained energy that you're doing here," he started. "Parang pinipigil mo na hindi ko maintindihan [pero] honestly, nabitin ako," he continued. "I wanted you to really perform there tonight. But the Ram Chaves tatak nandoon pa rin," he told Ram.

Jolina agreed with Ogie, saying Ram's performance lacked the usual energy that the rocker used to exude. Wyngard, however, liked it. "Tinitignan ko si Chuck Isidro ng 6Cyclemind," he said. "Mukhang bilib na bilib sa'yo at gusto kang i-recommend sa banda. Very good."

Next was Jayann Baustista, who interpreted Itchyworms' "Akin Ka Na Lang." Jayann admitted that the song is one of her favorites from the band, so she chose to interpret it by giving the song a reggae twist. Itchyworms was very impressed with Jayann and only had good words for the 21-year old. "Natuwa kami sa bago mong approach sa kanta namin," they told her prior to the performance.

After her lively take on the rock song, all three judges also showed their approval. "That was very entertaining," said Wyngard. "Ibang version naman ng kanta ng Itchyworms."

Jolina couldn't agree more and added, "Napakita mo diyan na versatile ka, kasi last week soul, tapos ngayon reggae. Very good performance. I like it."

Ogie was also impressed with Jayann's reggae-inspired version. "Iba ka tonight," he observed. "Gusto ko yung nuances nung rasta, nung reggae...na may pagka-jazz. Alam mo, it was very classy," he told Jayann.

Daryl Celis gave a slow ballad interpretation to Pupil's rock song "Nasan Ka." "You really have a great potential to become a singing star," the band told Daryl. The judges apparently had the same opinion as all three of them praised Daryl's performance.

"Pinabilib mo ako ngayong gabi," Jolina happily told the 21-year-old finalist. "Dalang-dala mo yung kanta. Talagang kinilig na naman ako. Umpisa palang ng kanta mo, nakakikilig na," admitted Jolina, referring to Daryl's mellow attack to the song.

"Pupusta ako, ‘pag nirecord mo yan, hit yan," predicted Ogie. Wyngard also showed his approval by saying, "Ang maganda kasi, hindi ka nag-ilusyon na maging si Ely Buendia," he commended. "So, tuloy mo lang ‘yan, sarili mong version. Huwag kang mangongopya para hindi ka maging pirata," he advised. At this point, Ogie interjected, "Daryl, hindi ka na pumipikit. Nakikita na naming yung mata mong napaka-cute."

Twenty-year old Gretchen Espina followed, singing her own interpretation of Brownman Revival's "Ikaw Lang Ang Aking Mahal."

During rehearsals, the band advised Gretchen, "Maniwala ka lang doon sa ginagawa mo. Hanapin mo ung estilo mo."