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 succinct post-achievement declaration says it all: "IT. IS. OVER." Uploaded on February 27th, the video stands as undeniable proof of this world-record feat, accomplished during a live stream. As CarnyJared executes his final, flawless run through all 3,722 notes, on-screen text proudly displays the culmination of nine months of relentless practice.

In the video description, CarnyJared expresses heartfelt 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 explains. "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 a daunting challenge. Witnessing CarnyJared conquer it at double speed is nothing short of mind-blowing. Completing a seven-and-a-half-minute song in just over three minutes is a testament to his skill and dedication.

Achieving an FC in Clone Hero, the open-source Guitar Hero alternative, requires perfect execution—not a single missed note. The stream's in-game statistics reveal CarnyJared's progress: nearly 2,000 FCs past the first bridge, 662 past the second, and a mere 227 to the notoriously difficult solo section. This 200% FC represents only his fourth successful completion of the solo.

"This is a moment that will live with me forever," CarnyJared reflects. "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 adds. "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 describes the 200% FC of "Through the Fire and Flames" as the "hardest thing" he's ever done, making the celebratory outburst following his success entirely understandable. For those eager to unravel the secrets behind this incredible achievement, CarnyJared promises 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 testing CRKD’s new guitar controller during the Fortnite Festival at IGN Fan Fest 2025.