"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.

"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)

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

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  • 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

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Singles - Billboard (North America)[1]

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

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