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 posted on February 27th, showcasing this incredible world record. The video itself is a testament to dedication; on-screen text reveals the nine-month journey leading to this final, flawless run through all 3,722 notes.
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. He continues, “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 almost beyond comprehension. Completing a seven-and-a-half-minute song in just over three minutes is an extraordinary achievement.
Achieving an FC in Clone Hero, the open-source Guitar Hero alternative, demands perfect execution—not a single missed note. The video reveals CarnyJared's impressive stats: nearly 2,000 FC runs past the song's first bridge, 662 past the second, and a remarkable 227 to the solo section. This 200% speed FC marks only his fourth successful completion of the solo.
CarnyJared’s gratitude extends beyond his online community: “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 feat as the "hardest thing" he's ever done, making the celebratory reaction following his successful run entirely understandable. For those eager to delve into the mechanics of this superhuman 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 vibrant Guitar Hero community and its ongoing legacy, check out music game streamer Acai testing CRKD’s new guitar controller during the Fortnite Festival at IGN Fan Fest 2025.
