Rob Zombie - American Witch (Live On Letterman)

Rob performing his new single from his lastest album "Educated Horses" live on David Letterman.

[@LordVulcan93]

John 5 has the be one the most underrated guitarists of our generation.

[@caseylewis8768]

He's creative. Especially knowing how Manson and Zombie want to sound. Talented as fuck.

[@baldgaming6204]

John 5 is legend just media dont know it

[@caseylewis8768]

@@baldgaming6204 I hated the "Foxy Foxy" single, so I never listened to the American Horses album. I missed out.... There is a bunch of amazing guitar work and Rob Zombie being Rob Zombie. I felt fucking stupid...

[@baldgaming6204]

@@caseylewis8768 john 5 has amazing guitar work on his solo creations. Not just from rob zombie

[@caseylewis8768]

@@baldgaming6204 Shoot im try listening to it. Thanks bro. 🙂

[@caseysavage5860]

Those are like the best live vocals I've ever heard him project.

[@rhinestonetigerinaleisures3155]

Casey Savage it’s because it’s lip syncing

[@howiseeit5326]

Rhinestone tiger in a leisure suit no he isnt

[@trumpet12345]

@@howiseeit5326 Everyone claims Rob was lip syncing. 1 Rob has literally seemed ill to some extent (probably all the theater stuff [apple juice fog + other junk]) and tours like a monster with focus on stunts beyond vocals. Even veterans like Korn envy the effects Rob does, but likely avoid the extra stress (considering Rob is likely also in charge of most of the legal/construction as a director of movies) of doing such. Performing one good set while healthy is not an issue for Rob. It may sound better because he is healthier? Further, as he is friends with Howard Stern, and for fun produced song to prove that even Howard (live included) could sound well with the mastery of vocal coding effects Rob does/contributes to - does not mean anything less of him during this. He, like many, see Alice Cooper as an inspiration and motivation to try and do more on stage. He doesn't lie on his records or on stage about audio effects - as he is all about the stage. He is living music theater in a different form. Anyone that complains about the potential of vocals being synced up or whatever, should reconsider the nature of Rob Zombie's music and just what envelope it pushes to master. Apologies for the late entry/typos on this micro keyboard.

[@Alucard24601]

Really dont get how anyone thinks there is any lip syncing involved with this. This is very much a live performance!

[@seannelson9767]

@@Alucard24601 alot of people lip sync when they play on TV

[@admtech69]

We're available for children's parties, by the way

[@sanddabz5635]

🤣🤣

[@TReaperMusic]

😂

[@Tmac327]

John 5 is such a talented guitarist! Rob was smart to get him in the band!

[@TheNavarro6767]

Love me some John 5.

[@savagekock]

He spat at me during a crowed surf to this song . . 2006

[@Tmac327]

@@savagekock ewww yuck, thats pretty damn gross...

[@Navgearhead]

Ya, then he leaves to join.....Motley Crue?!?!?!

[@Web4Brainz]

Fun fact this was Piggy D’s first show with zombie after Blasko left and now he’s been in it over a decade

[@George1859]

Tommy Clufetos, you're the man!

[@gabrielbarboza5620]

Letterman was cool ..he really liked this kind of music..he loved the foo fighters..rob always said they kept in touch..

[@sianide9988]

It’s not actually lip sync’d.. I think the sound board had effects on his vocals.. if you listen to the original track he doesn’t cut off his words at the end of sentences like he does in this video... it’s just a vocal effect on his voice is all it is... 100% no lip sync

[@23Skadoosh]

Performing live and in the studio are two totally different beasts. He's cutting his words off because he's out of breath mainly. All that moving around puts a real strain on you. Something you don't get in the studio.

[@imaware7551]

I remember watching this live on tv and thinking holy shit!! they are rocking the fuck out on Letterman like this!!??

[@George1859]

I saw the Godsmack/Zombie show at Darien Lake, NY. I went to see my favorite band Godsmack, and I watched Zombie blow them out of the country. Tommy Clufetos has to be the hardest working, greatest concert drummer I've ever seen. Piggy was great, 5 was awesome and Zombie put on one crazy show.

[@xenospore]

When my kids ask me ''Daddy, what music did you listen to when you where our age?'' I'll show them this.

[@Deader87]

DAMMIT! I love the skeletal-props used on the stage plus the green-flames on the metal-objects, they add an extra-layer of Gothic-Sleaziness that (to me at least!) is so dynamic! This is all-ready my favorite Rob Zombie song

[@nikita251]

i agree, no lip sync.. he's known for breathlessness during a concert but has improved monstrously.. no lip sync at all.. if you listen he short lines, skips words or shorten the verse to keep up..... saw him and ozzy in detroit in december 2007 and by christ, did he rule the show, awesome!!!!!!!

[@ATownPlaya]

zombie is a badass live, he sounds amazing live, ive seen him many times live, the only difference between this and his "actual" live shows is he isnt running around and being out of breath

[@frankcastle4184]

My favorite track off Ed horses, this is a great performance! Vocals are perfect

[@DivineSteel]

This song for me pretty much symbolizes that RZ hasn't sold out. The truth is he's just been around for quite awhile, so he's getting more radio play and mainstream exposure like all older rockers do. He's no spring chicken anymore. He's just not up to going fast and hard all the time, but as American Witch proves he can still rock it out when he wants to

[@neoshoman]

Zombie puts on a great stage show, he is a great performer, his antics on stage drive the music to the extreme, he gets your blood pumping and your feet stomping, unless your dead. The entire complex of people are moving in a great wave, it is a great concert. The drummer is insane, as great as they come, every member puts on the best show for everyone,like your the first concert. You that say negative comments have never been to one of the concerts...

[@zool84]

john 5 should make an album for ozzy

[@mrhoffame]

I saw him in concert 3 times last year. He opened with this song each time. Talk about starting a show off with energy!! It was dam near overwhelming! Long live the Zombie!!

[@mrhoffame]

I've seen him in concert a number of times and each show he opened with this song!!! What a pump. The come out with the mask, smoke, the long trench coats!!! Awesome Rob...Flat out Awesome!!

[@MadYarMadYar]

Energy makes me feel good. Also, it relaxes me. Yes, I'd call it an emotion.

[@digital-alchemist]

If I was 1% as awesome as Rob Zombie I would be 100 times more awesome than I am right now... #FoodForThought

[@gleasak2678]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Rob zombie and John 5 kicking ass

[@parrottfamily3]

I just saw him less than a year ago and he was running around and jumping like he was 20. I don't know what you are talking about. Everything was live, and it was amazing. It's not pre-recorded at his concerts. TV yeah probably because most of it is required by the station.

[@Alucard24601]

I agree. People need to remember that these guys are pros, and they always play live with a click track to keep them at the original tempo, and also for the sound clips that are used in the songs. Rob has alot of extra bits and pieces added into his music that is played through a backtrack during live performances in order to capture the true power of the song. Can you imagine a Rob Zombie performance with just the live instruments going? It wouldn't be the same at all!

[@Sinedeathmeth]

john five save the band

[@whyamihereagain779]

Dark Alesso would 100% agree with this this line up for me is the best zombie has ever been

[@TechSnazzy]

This is a great Rob Zodiac performance!

[@DameunPutazo]

Damn! Has it been 11 years already? I clearly remember watching this live.

[@CJMeyer-xu2gy]

I think this is where I became a metalhead. I thought this was so cool. Still is, really.

[@zgamer1154]

Great performance

[@fortheloveoftunes]

"Alice Cooper light" but Rob Zombie is great! :-)

[@Biblecampvictim_]

One of my favorite rob zombie songs

[@frigenpunk]

i have to agree with metalhead here. john 5 has got to be one of the most skilled guitarists i have ever heard. He can play many types of music, he has all his theory down and most importantly he knows how to make good music.

[@FenderMetalShredder]

This is 100% live. No lipsync here. He has chorus, reverb and a slight delay on his voice, but it's really him singing live.

[@awiamedia3654]

Probably Robs best live vocal performance. Usually he sounds like an asthmatic 90-year-old

[@mrhoffame]

Seen him live three times this year! Awesome show. Love that dam drummer. He is back there in his own world everytime just rockin his ass off! Watch him in any zombie clip or show you see!

[@coolguy473]

You almost never here a band do just about as good on a cd live. Rob Zombie kicks ass!

[@Tull1996]

I wonder how loud that was in the actual studio? You get a pretty broad spectrum of people at these things (I was at the Tonight Show once...and you have old people, young people, middle aged people, etc)...and I can see a lot of people with their fingers in their ears screaming to their husband/wife "Who are these people? Why are they all scary and loud?" lol

[@StocktonJustin95]

John 5 really lets loose here

[@lornehobson9570]

I can Taste Monster Energy while i'm listening to American Witch Good Work Guys

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

I'm glad I got a high quality version of this saved on my hard drive was a sick performance.

[@sammylane21]

I wish the sound quality was far more clearer but beggers can't be choosers,right??

[@MeekToaster]

its on the CRT tv has no Sound Quality

[@terrysmithers5629]

He's fuckin lip singing

[@sammitchell3657]

Terry Smithers how? I see no proof.

[@mattg7946]

Sam Mitchell Bro I love Rob, but he definitely alters his vocals live. Listen to any live performance when he speaks to the crowd. This may or may not be lol synced but he definitely alters his vocals live. I mean who doesn't anymore lol

[@mattg7946]

Vyrisus I don't think he is either. But every time I've seen him live (11 times) he sounds like he has his vocals a bit altered, like that of the chorus effect on a guitar. Sounds just like it live. Nothing wrong with it to be honest. If I can turn on my wah pedal to make my soloing sound better, then singers could do the same with microphones. Just enjoy the show everyone!!

[@jenweenink]

No he’s not

[@weedwhor3xxx]

Rob zombie is amazing!

[@Trevor.miller]

zombie kicks ass! great song i saw him with ozzy osbourne and in this moment at the staples center. he was soo badass with a skull mask and john5 shreds!!

[@GarethPontin]

From what I hear it's incredibly difficult to broadcast a live recording on tv, so the likelihood is that it's pre-recorded. But that doesn't make it any less awesome!

[@BMuris]

Good song, thanks for sharing!

[@KatMartin-si4pl]

I must have watched this 1000 times and NEVER get tired of it! I love watching the drummer...this is still KICK ASS!

[@typeonegativefan]

THEE BEST ROB ZOMBIE LINEUP EVER!!!

[@dawkk]

I am sure the audience filled with 50-60 year old people loved this hahahahaha. Zombie nation!

[@95didde]

As he said, Rob is the only guest on Letterman that ACTUALLY fucking rocks.

[@TEOMOREAS]

just perfect!!

[@iseewhatyoudidthere1245]

You can tell Rob Zombie was born in New England....listen to the "ayuh ayuh" in the chorus😆😆😆

[@callmethor6799]

Wow what a performance. Sounds awesome

[@TEOMOREAS]

Just perfect!!

[@luisgoregonzalez7394]

Amazing!

[@zander253]

one of my favs

[@theRjcrock]

love this

[@onaradu]

Awesome song. Great performance. Rob Zombie ROCKS!

[@bianca952000]

He totally kicked ass in Fargo last night!! My ears are still ringing!!

[@trumpet12345]

Rob Zombie always brings energy to every live performance. He has one heck of a bad immune system though lol.. poor dude always is ill it seems. He can't jump around, sing, and be ill. So he jumps around and tries to still sing... which eh is sometimes hit and miss. His energy and the crowd though are always epic no matter what.

[@niljuanzo]

this guy is sooo talented....director, musictian and horror visionary. all bouw down to the great rob zombie

[@wookiee420]

WOW, that tune songs awesome live. He went all out with this one on a talk show..way to go rob!

[@Vintageologist]

Great stuff!

[@onaradu]

Awesome !

[@RudyHarlanPhantomBoom]

PERFECTION

[@lhsouthern1988]

i will never tire of this

[@buffygal90]

Man, Rob Zombie and John 5 are beasts!!!! Love this vid!!!!

[@Hawkzblade]

One of the best on YT.

[@warped_rider]

one of my favorite performances by Rob Zombie

[@JEDIALADDIN]

Ahhh, the beautiful harmonies and melodic instrumentation/vocals and driving rythm reminds me of the days when I was 6 years old and left for hours to wonder in the city cemetery! ahhh those were the days....

[@greedo1973]

awesome!

[@MichealLMelvin]

That was awsome

[@316003161]

awesome song by Rob

[@JakeLonggverified]

Best Letterman show ever.

[@RockerDude008]

EXCELLENT!

[@tattoochick911]

Rob Zombie kicks ass! Awesome live!

[@Inferno94x]

love this performance

[@slipknotmetalrockful]

well that was awesome

[@SladesGirl]

kick ass! I love Rob Zombie! I saw him perform in summer of 06 on his American Witch tour

[@MaxHicks99LA]

woo i love Rob Zombie he rockzzz!

[@Laurasherizombie]

im in love.

[@voltage928]

Love the song and the music. Rob Zombie kicks ass! Can't wait to see his newest movie - Halloween.

[@java8]

John5 is probably the only guy who can play just two notes for a solo and make it sound fuckin awesome.

[@mthompson23]

one Word "LEGEND"

[@pablojpadilla9460]

Phenomenal performance

[@sxc5rhcp]

I saw Zombie last Halloween. The show was fenomenal, best Halloween concert ever!

[@JimmyPie23]

still the heaviest i've ever hear rob.

[@ghengishotwheel6422]

I can’t watch this enough

[@tryingyourluck0]

awsome!!!!

[@Cambraxas]

We Need More Bands Out There Withn This Kind Of Look + That Jacket Is SO Awesome

[@ectomorph_7]

So heavy so good

[@rinygrin]

One of my favorite songs.

[@starwars4life2013]

Such a bad ass jam

[@FatesWishes]

John 5 is such a badass! hes a big reason i wanted to play guitar in the first place

[@DJBigDaddys43]

Rob is THE MAN!

[@crvapocalypse]

Rob Zombie always kicks ass!

[@VikingT34]

Goldang, Rob Zombie has got to be the best showman around. Excellent excellent stuff

[@Mater-Suspiriorum]

This is a great song. I really like the way the drummer moves. He moved the same way when Robbie introduced American Witch for the first time.

[@bdftw]

cool,they look friggn awesome in that skele stuff,and the song is kickass

[@deathdude360]

OMG... this video made me shed a tear... that crowd is getting to see a live Rob Zombie concert with damn near front row seats... and all they can do is CLAP? C'mon... if I would there I would've been cheering and headbanging through the entire song!