Years active 1996–2000 Active until 2000 | Associated acts Demon Hunter | |
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Past members Ryan ClarkDon ClarkSteve SaxbyMorley BoyerRob DennlerCarlos Colón Albums Throwing a Wrench Into the American Music Machine Genres Metalcore, Mathcore, Hardcore punk, Industrial metal, Noise rock Similar Demon Hunter, Zao, Embodyment, Jesse Sprinkle, Jon Dunn |
Training for Utopia, also stylized as TFU, was a metalcore band which existed from 1996–2000.
Contents
- Training for utopia single handed attempt at revolution with lyrics christian metalcore
- History
- Members
- Songs
- References
Training for utopia single handed attempt at revolution with lyrics christian metalcore
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 its music was not specifically religious.
Their brief existence included a tour with Zao and at the time the upcoming band Spitfire, as well as Warlord. 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". 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
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.
Timeline
Songs
New York City Is OverratedThrowing a Wrench Into the American Music Machine · 1999
Single Handed Attempt at RevolutionPlastic Soul Impalement · 1998
Pretty Picture of LiesPlastic Soul Impalement · 1998