Training for Utopia (often abbreviated TFU) was a metalcore and industrial metal band that formed in the mid-1990s, hailing from Seattle, Washington. The band was known for its intense and aggressive musical style, blending elements of hardcore punk and heavy metal with industrial elements, creating a unique and harsh sound characteristic of the era's experimental underground music. Comprising members Ryan Clark, Don Clark, Steve Saxby, and Morley Boyer, TF Utopia earned a reputation for their thought-provoking lyrics and energetic live performances.

The band's musical journey was concise yet impactful, with notable releases that cemented their place in the hardcore and metal community. Their 1997 debut full-length album "Plastic Soul Impalement" received critical acclaim for its inventive sound and punishing intensity. This was followed by the EP "The Falling Cycle" in 1998, which continued to push the boundaries of their sonic capabilities. Although the band experienced several lineup changes, they managed to release additional records such as "Throwing A Wrench Into The American Music Machine" in 1999 and "Technical Difficulties," with "Out On Parole" rounding out their discography. Despite their relatively short existence, which ended when the group disbanded in 2000, Training for Utopia left a lasting mark on the extreme music scene of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.