American Witch

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"American Witch"
Rob Zombie American Witch 2.jpg
Single by Rob Zombie
from the album Educated Horses
Released2006
Recorded2006 at Chop Shop Hollywood, CA
Genre Heavy metal, shock rock
Length3:47
Label Geffen
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.

Contents

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

Chart positions

Singles - Billboard (North America) [1]

YearSingleChartPosition
2006"American Witch"Mainstream Rock Tracks12
Modern Rock Tracks32

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References

  1. All Music Guide: Rob Zombie Singles