Training for Utopia, also stylized as TFU, is an American metalcore band, initially active from 1996 to 2000.
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.
[2] 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.
On February 3, 2023, Training for Utopia was announced as one of several bands reuniting to play the 2023 Furnace Fest.
[7] On September 1st, before their appearance at Furnace Fest, the band released their first single in 24 years, "Out on Parole".