WWIII was originally formed under the longer monicker World War III in Los Angeles by German singer Mandy Lion. Many famous musicians from bands like Dio, Black Sabbath and Axis have been part of the band since then. They shortened their name to WWIII in 1991. They folded in 1992 but after a long period of inactivity (a short-lived reunion took place in 1995 though) the band was resurrected in the year 2001 with live shows featuring Lion, Bain and Dee together with Warrior guitarist Joe Floyd. A new album was in the stores the following year.