🔥 Get ready to shred like never before! The legendary DragonForce song ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ is officially coming to Fortnite Festival, bringing one of the most infamous and challenging guitar tracks in gaming history to Epic Games’ music-based mode.
Whether you’re a Guitar Hero veteran or a newcomer to rhythm games, this is your chance to test your skills on one of the hardest songs ever made—completely for free!
Fortnite Teases ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ Collaboration
Fortnite hinted at the song’s arrival in a series of cryptic Twitter (X) posts, quoting the iconic opening lyrics from ‘Through the Fire and Flames’:
“On a cold winter morning...”
“In a time before the light.”
🎸 Additionally, Fortnite Festival shared a photo with DragonForce guitarist Herman Li, teasing his involvement.
📢 Leakers, including Hypex, later confirmed that the song will be available for free in the next update.
When Will ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ Be Playable in Fortnite?
📅 Release Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
🎤 Event: Part of Fortnite Festival’s Spring Raid event
💰 Cost: FREE for all Fortnite Festival players
How to Play ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ in Fortnite Festival
🎮 Control Options:
✅ Play with traditional Fortnite controls.
✅ Use Rock Band 4 controllers for an authentic rhythm game experience.
👾 Game Mode Features:
🎵 Jam out as your favorite Fortnite skins while tackling the ultimate power metal challenge.
🏆 Compete with friends or aim for a high score in Fortnite Festival’s rhythm-based gameplay.
Why Is ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ So Iconic?
🎶 The Song That Defined a Generation
Originally released in 2006, ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ became a worldwide sensation when it was featured in Guitar Hero III (2007).
🎸 With lightning-fast solos and intense shredding, it quickly became known as:
🔥 One of the hardest songs in rhythm game history.
🏆 A must-play track for expert players aiming to prove their skills.
🎮 A legendary challenge in gaming culture, with viral 100% Expert Mode playthroughs on YouTube.
🤘 DragonForce: Power Metal Icons
DragonForce burst onto the metal scene with their debut album ‘Valley of the Damned’ (2003). Since then, they have released nine studio albums, cementing their place in power metal history.
⚡ Herman Li, the band’s virtuoso lead guitarist, has also become a Twitch sensation, frequently streaming, interacting with fans, and celebrating the band’s enduring legacy.
Get Ready to Shred in Fortnite Festival!
🔥 Whether you’re a longtime Guitar Hero veteran or new to rhythm games, this is your chance to experience one of the most challenging and legendary guitar tracks of all time.
🎸 Jump into Fortnite Festival on March 14, 2025, and test your skills with ‘Through the Fire and Flames’!
