Training for Utopia

Training for Utopia, also stylized as TFU, was a metalcore band which existed from 1996–2000.[2]

Training for Utopia
OriginSacramento, California, US
GenresMetalcore, noisecore[1]
Years active1996–2000
LabelsSolid State, Tooth & Nail
Associated actsDemon Hunter
Past members

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[3] scene during its active years, although the band actively tried to remove themselves from that label during their later years.[4]

Their brief existence included a tour with Zao and at the time the upcoming band Spitfire, as well as Warlord.[5] It was during this time that the band hired Carlos Colón (later to join The Deadlines) for their 1998 tour providing synthesizers & live guitar to their live show. Immediately following the tour Carlos left the band to pursue other aspirations. 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,[4] utilizing heavier use of electronics and sampling.[6] 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 which never was realized. 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.

Members

Final line-up

  • Ryan Clark – vocals, guitar (1996-2000) (currently with Demon Hunter)
  • Don Clark – guitar (1996-2000) (played with Demon Hunter)
  • Steve Saxby – bass guitar (1996-2000) (currently with Out of Place)
  • Morley Boyer – drums (1996-2000) (played on An Angle)

Former

Touring

Don Clark has stated that Training for Utopia originally began with musician Rob Dennler as its lead vocalist, though Dennler was replaced by Ryan Clark before the band recorded its first demo.

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

References
  1. n/a. "Demon Hunter Review". cbn.com. CBN.com. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  2. "TFU IS DEAD 1996-2000". Training for Utopia. January 20, 2001. Archived from the original on January 10, 2001.
  3. DaRonco, Mike. "Training for Utopia". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  4. n/a (November 11, 1999). "His Name Is Alive". ocweekly.com. OC Weekly. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. Patterson, Eric (October 6, 2007). "Brian Fletchner (Quiver Society, Pilgrims, ex-Warlord)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  6. D, Sergent. "What is the Best Christian Metal/Hardcore Band?". metalsucks.net. Metal Sucks. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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