American Witch

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“American Witch”
“American Witch” cover
Single by Rob Zombie
from the album Educated Horses
Released 2006
Format CD single
Recorded 2006 at Chop Shop Hollywood, CA
Genre Heavy metal, Industrial metal
Length 3:47
Label Geffen
Writer(s) Rob Zombie
John 5
Scott Humphrey
Producer Rob Zombie
Scott Humphrey
Rob Zombie singles chronology
"Foxy Foxy"
(2006)
"American Witch"
(2006)
"Let It All Bleed Out"
(2006)
Educated Horses track listing
"Sawdust in the Blood"
(Track 1)
"American Witch"
(Track 2)
"Foxy Foxy"
(Track 3)

"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 theses videos can be found on the bonus DVD included with The Best of Rob Zombie.


[edit] 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

[edit] Chart positions

Singles - Billboard (North America)

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