American Witch

2006 single by Rob Zombie
"American Witch"
Single by Rob Zombie
from the album Educated Horses
Released2006
Recorded2006 at Chop Shop Hollywood, CA
GenreHeavy metal, shock rock
Length3:47
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)Rob Zombie
John 5
Scott Humphrey
Producer(s)Rob Zombie
Scott Humphrey
Rob Zombie singles chronology
"Foxy Foxy"
(2006)
"American Witch"
(2006)
"Let It All Bleed Out"
(2006)

"American Witch" is the second promotional single off Rob Zombie's third solo album Educated Horses. The song is about the "witch" massacre of the Salem Witchcraft trials in 1692.

The music video of the song features several live performances of the song filmed at Corpus Christi, Denver, Salt Lake City and Mesa. There is also an animated version created by David Hartman. Both of these videos can be found on the bonus DVD included with The Best of Rob Zombie.

It has been featured as part of the soundtrack to EA Sports Big's 2006 football game, NFL Street 3.

Personnel

  • Tom Baker - Mastering
  • Chris Baseford - Engineer
  • Blasko - Bass, Background Vocals
  • Tommy Clufetos - Drums, Background Vocals
  • Scott Humphrey - Producer
  • John 5 - Guitar, Background Vocals
  • Will Thompson - Assistant Engineer
  • Rob Zombie - Vocals, Lyricist, Producer, Art Direction

Chart positions

Singles - Billboard (North America)[1]

Year Single Chart Position
2006 "American Witch" Mainstream Rock Tracks 12
Modern Rock Tracks 32

References

  1. ^ All Music Guide: Rob Zombie Singles
  • v
  • t
  • e
Studio albumsLive albums
  • Zombie Live (2007)
  • Spookshow International Live (2015)
  • Astro-Creep: 2000 Live (2018)
Remix albumsCompilations
Video albumsSingles
Promotional singles
Other songs
  • "Hands of Death (Burn Baby Burn)"
  • "House of 1000 Corpses"
  • "The Lords of Salem"
Tours
Filmography
Firefly trilogy
Halloween remakes
  • Halloween (2007)
  • Halloween II (2009)
Related articles
  • Category