Critical reception

The album received positive reviews upon its release. From IGN's 90% rating to Rock Sound's 70%, the album has been well-received. Chad Grischow of IGN

IGN

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 said "Regardless of whether you have followed the tale from the start or this is your first taste of Madina Lake, World War III proves to be a satisfying conclusion to the tale and stands up well on its own as simply a great rock album." Kerrang! rated the album 4 Ks out of 5 and stated that "There is much to like about World War III, both in terms of its energy and its exuberant and determined quality."

Personnel

Madina Lake

• Nathan Leone – lead vocals
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• Mateo Camargo – guitar
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  , backing vocals
• Matthew Leone – bass guitar
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  , backing vocals
• Dan Torelli – drums
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  , percussion, backing vocals

Production

• Mateo Camargo - production, mixing
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  , engineering
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• Billy Corgan
  Billy Corgan
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  – producer on "Imagineer"

Guest Vocals

• Dave Casey - "Take Me Or Leave"
• Maria Jose Camargo - "Heroine", "They're Coming For Me" and "What It Is To Wonder"

Release history

Country	Date
United States	September 13, 2011
Japan	September 14, 2011
Australia	September 16, 2011
United Kingdom	October 10, 2011