The judges select 12 semifinalists, whose performances will be judged by the viewing public as the competition continues.
12 semi-finalists now take the stage, to rock out in front of a studio audience for the first time.
Two bands go home, while the top 10 each perform an original composition and a cover of a David Bowie song.
Narrowed down from 10, the remaining Top-8 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
With one of the Top 8 voted off, the remaining Top 7 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
With one of the Top 7 voted off, the remaining Top 6 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
With one of the Top 6 voted off, the remaining Top 5 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
With one of the Top 5 voted off, the remaining Top 4 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
With one of the Top 4 voted off, the remaining Top 3 bands take the stage to prove they still have what it takes to earn the judges' approval and rock America's votes.
The final 3 bands find out who America has chosen worthy of the title "The Next Great American Band" in the much anticipated season finale.