Collusion was started in the summer of 2006 by Xander Snyder, who wanted to do something that had never been done in the Los Angeles metal and rock scenes. So, he got some old friends and some new ones (Mike on bass and the new drummer Emin) together who did share his vision for this new sound. The earlier songs are mainly influenced by the European metal music and the attitude of the American rock and progressive bands with the technicality of both worlds. You can also check us out at: http://www.myspace.com/metalcollusion