By the time War Scream took the stage, the night\u2019s Mastodon tribute, the room was buzzing with electricity. This set hit home for Fresno State students. Drummer Isaac Serrano, a Fresno State student, took control behind the kit with a performance that blended precision and fury.<\/p>\n
Frontman Bryan Woolrich handled the uniquely gruff Mastodon vocals while riffing through rhythmic labyrinths. Jackson Martinez, also a guitarist for the band Kutie, shredded through leads like he had been raised in a volcano. Hunter Fogg, bassist and guitarist for Exvamon<\/a>, delivered lines so heavy they seemed to drag the room into orbit.<\/p>\n The crowd absolutely lost it when War Scream brought out guest singer Raina Martinez (of Permutations<\/a>) for \u201cOblivion\u201d and \u201cMotherload,\u201d her vocals slicing through the mix with soaring clarity. The set closed with \u201cBlood and Thunder,\u201d an appropriate title for the storm they summoned.<\/p>\n \u201cI was honored to be a part of this event,\u201d Serrano said in an interview after the concert. \u201cIt\u2019s always fun seeing everyone getting together in the crowd and signing their hearts out.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou can follow us on our journey as we work on our first album, and check out our EP \u2018Breaking Point.\u2019 We are all looking forward to accomplishing more together as bands.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t