American Witch Explained

American Witch
Cover:Rob Zombie American Witch 2.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rob Zombie
Album:Educated Horses
Released:2006
Recorded:2006 at Chop Shop Hollywood, CA
Genre:Heavy metal, shock rock
Length:3:47
Label:Geffen
Producer:Rob Zombie
Scott Humphrey
Prev Title:Foxy Foxy
Prev Year:2006
Next Title:Let It All Bleed Out
Next Year: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

Chart positions

Singles - Billboard (North America)[1]

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

References

  1. All Music Guide: Rob Zombie Singles