Motörhead – Motörizer (2008)
Album Overview
Motörizer is the nineteenth studio album by British heavy metal legends Motörhead, released on 26 August 2008 via SPV/Steamhammer.
The album delivers classic Motörhead speed, riffs, and intensity, blending the band’s signature aggression with a polished modern production. It marks another chapter in the trio lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, and Mikkey Dee, showcasing their chemistry and relentless energy.
Background and Recording
The lineup:
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Lemmy Kilmister – bass, vocals
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Phil Campbell – guitar
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Mikkey Dee – drums
Produced by Cameron Webb, Motörizer was recorded at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The focus was on capturing the band’s live energy while providing clear, punchy studio sound, giving both longtime fans and new listeners an authentic Motörhead experience.
Tracklist
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Music
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Brotherhood of Man
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Runaround Man
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Wings
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Devils in My Head
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The Thousand Names of God
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Out of the Sun
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In the Black
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You Better Run
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Back in the World
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Fight
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Rage
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God Was Never on Your Side
Notable Songs
Motörizer (title concept)
Though the album itself doesn’t have a title track, the record embodies the driving, relentless spirit suggested by its name.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Music
A fast-paced opener that immediately establishes the album’s high-octane energy.
God Was Never on Your Side
A heavier, more melodic track that became a fan favorite and was often included in live sets.
Out of the Sun
Combines melodic hooks with Motörhead’s signature aggression, showing the band’s versatility.
Cover Art
Designed by Joe Petagno, the cover features Snaggletooth, Motörhead’s iconic mascot, surrounded by metallic, fiery textures, emphasizing the album’s raw power and unrelenting spirit. The artwork maintains Motörhead’s visual continuity across decades of releases.
Fun Facts
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Motörizer was Motörhead’s first studio album of original material since Kiss of Death (2006).
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Lemmy described the album as a “return to pure, no-nonsense Motörhead energy”.
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Tracks like God Was Never on Your Side highlight the band’s ability to mix melody with raw aggression.
Trivia
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The album was praised for tight production and high-energy performance, keeping the classic Motörhead sound intact.
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Mikkey Dee’s drumming and Phil Campbell’s guitar work are precise, driving the album’s intensity.
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Several tracks, including Out of the Sun and Rage, became staples in the band’s late-2000s live shows.
Did You Know?
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Despite being nearly 35 years into their career, Motörhead continued to write and record new material with the same ferocity as their early albums.
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Snaggletooth’s fiery depiction on the cover is one of the most aggressive representations of the mascot in the band’s history.
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Lemmy considered Motörizer a return to the raw, straightforward Motörhead formula with modern studio clarity.