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Training for Utopia

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FromSacramento, California, United States
Years active1996–2000, 2023–present
StatusActive
SoundMetalMetalcore
LabelsSolid State RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsWeapons Mfg
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Training for Utopia, also stylized as TFU, is an American metalcore band, initially active from 1996 to 2000.

History

The band first signed with Tooth & Nail Records and was later moved to Solid State Records, the Tooth & Nail imprint that promotes heavy Christian music. Training for Utopia subsequently became popular in the Christian metal scene during its active years, although the band actively tried to remove themselves from that label during their later years.

Their brief existence included a tour with Zao and at the time the upcoming band Spitfire, as well as Warlord. After a temporary hiatus the band returned with their second full length Throwing a Wrench into the American Music Machine, which has been noted as a shift away from the band’s early metalcore sound, utilizing heavier use of electronics and sampling. After a small tour of the material the band disbanded.

At the demise of Training for Utopia, members Ryan (formerly of Focal Point) and Don Clark announced that they were starting a new project called The American Spectator in October 2000. Don and Ryan Clark started “Asterik Studio” in Seattle, a graphic design shop where they completed many projects, including album artwork for former label-mates. In 2000, they founded the Christian metal band Demon Hunter.

On February 3, 2023, Training for Utopia was announced as one of several bands reuniting to play the 2023 Furnace Fest. On September 1st, before their appearance at Furnace Fest, the band released their first single in 24 years, “Out on Parole”.

Discography

Title Release date Notes Label
The Falling Cycle EP 1997-07-29 Tooth & Nail
Plastic Soul Impalement 1998-03-03
The Split EP 1998-08-18 Split with Zao Solid State
Throwing a Wrench into the American Music Machine 1999-11-02
Technical Difficulties 2004-04-20 Best of
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  1. ^ “TFU IS DEAD 1996–2000”. Training for Utopia. January 20, 2001. Archived from the original on January 10, 2001.
  2. ^ a b Li, Xiaolei (October 27, 2000). “Training for Utopia Calls Quits”. InStrife. Archived from the original on December 6, 2000. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  3. ^ DaRonco, Mike. “Training for Utopia”. AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  4. ^ a b “His Name Is Alive”. OCWeekly. November 11, 1999. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Patterson, Eric (October 6, 2007). “Brian Fletchner (Quiver Society, Pilgrims, ex-Warlord)”. Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  6. ^ D, Sergent (April 27, 2011). “What is the Best Christian Metal/Hardcore Band?”. metalsucks.net. Metal Sucks. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  7. ^ Greg Kennelty (February 3, 2023). “HASTE THE DAY Reunites For Furnace Fest 2023”. Metal Injection. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  8. ^ “Training for Utopia Debut First New Single in 24 Years “Out on Parole”“. September 2, 2023.

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