Streamer Secures Full Combo for the Most Infamous Guitar Hero Song at 200% Speed

Clone Hero streamer and content creator, CarnyJared, has achieved the seemingly impossible: a full combo (FC) on DragonForce's notoriously difficult Guitar Hero 3 track, "Through the Fire and Flames," at a blistering 200% speed.

His triumphant announcement, a simple yet powerful "IT. IS. OVER," accompanied a video uploaded on February 27th, showcasing this world-record-breaking accomplishment. The onscreen text during his final, successful attempt—hitting all 3,722 notes flawlessly—reminds viewers of the dedication involved: nine months of relentless practice.

In the video description, CarnyJared expresses his gratitude: "I am rightfully thankful for everybody that has supported me throughout this ridiculous grind. I have the best supporters on the entire platform of Twitch and YouTube," he stated. He further elaborated on the collaborative effort, saying, "We all spent an unfathomable amount of time staring at the same 3,722 notes, figuring out any possible way to hit them more efficiently. Somehow it worked out, and somehow I am able to sit in front of this computer which you have all cumulatively provided to me, and make a living playing Clone Hero."

IT’S OVER

9 MONTH GRIND

THROUGH THE FIRE & FLAMES
(200% SPEED) FULL COMBO pic.twitter.com/IllxUxNYdq

— CarnyJared (@CarnyJared) February 27, 2025

Even at its normal speed, "Through the Fire and Flames" is incredibly challenging. Witnessing CarnyJared conquer it at double speed is almost beyond comprehension. Completing a seven-and-a-half-minute song in just over three minutes is a truly remarkable feat.

An FC in Clone Hero, the open-source Guitar Hero alternative, requires flawless execution—no missed notes. The video's in-game statistics reveal CarnyJared's progress, highlighting nearly 2,000 successful FC attempts past the first bridge, 662 past the second, and a mere 227 attempts leading up to the solo section. This 200% FC marks only his fourth successful completion of the song's notoriously difficult solo.

CarnyJared's heartfelt gratitude extended to his family and supporters: "I am blessed every single day to wake up and have food in the kitchen, and a place to sleep because of you amazing group of people," he said. "And I also thank my family, who has not only supported me my whole life, but they all specifically watched and supported this entire grind at my lowest and highest points. This is a moment that will live with me forever.”

He described the 200% FC as the "hardest thing" he's ever done, making the celebratory reaction following his success entirely understandable. For those eager to learn the secrets behind this incredible achievement, CarnyJared promised a forthcoming "1 hour+" documentary in the coming months.

#CarnyJared CarnyJared full combos Through The Fire and Flames on 200% speed pic.twitter.com/bscIumlvhy

— Livestream Fails (@LSF_Forwarder) February 27, 2025

To learn more about the thriving Guitar Hero community and its innovative approaches to keeping the game alive, check out music game streamer Acai's review of CRKD's new guitar controller, featured at IGN Fan Fest 2025.