From March through to June 2008, the band convened in Los Angeles

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From March through to June 2008, the band convened in Los Angeles with producer Cameron Webb to begin work on their 19th album Motörizer . Mikkey Dee’s drum tracks were recorded at Dave Grohl ‘s studio. Motörizer was released on 26 August. It does not feature artwork by Joe Petagno, the artist who designed many of their classic covers. In June 2008 the band performed on the main stage of the Download festival . Between 6 and 31 August, Motörhead joined Judas Priest , Heaven & Hell and Testament on the Metal Masters Tour . On 20 August the band played at the Roseland Ballroom , New York, as part of “The Volcom Tour 2008”, which continued with the Misfits , Airbourne , Valient Thorr and Year Long Disaster at House of Blues , Anaheim, California , on 2 September, playing a further thirteen dates. The band concluded the tour without the supporting bands, playing one more show at the Roseland Ballroom on 20 September, and the final engagement, at The Stone Pony , Asbury Park , New Jersey on 21 September.