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 Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin present Stygian Bough Vol. 2

Posted by Loren on October 1, 2025

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin present Stygian Bough Vol. 2
photo by Emma Ruth Rundle

Now stretching into its 15th year, the ongoing Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin collaboration has announced the release of Stygian Bough Vol. II, out this fall.

Vol. 1 released in 2020.

The two bands will also team up for a European tour at the start of 2026, playing the new record, along with support from 40 Watt Sun.

STYGIAN BOUGH European Tour Dates: 

1/26/2026 - Warsaw, PL - Voodoo 
1/27/2026 - Wroclaw, PL - Łącznik
1/28/2026 - Brno, CZ - Kabinet Muz
1/29/2026 - Vienna, AT - Arena 
1/30/2026 - Munich, DE - Feierwerk
1/31/2026 - Dresden, DE - Club Pushkin
2/01/2026 - Munster, DE - Sputnikhalle
2/03/2026 - Paris, FR - Backstage By The Mill
2/05/2026 - London, UK - The Dome
2/06/2026 - Newcastle, UK - Cluny
2/07/2026 - Glasgow, UK - Stereo
2/08/2026 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation 
2/09/2026 - Manchester, UK - Rebellion 
2/10/2026 - Birmingham, UK - Hare & Hounds
2/12/2026 - Brussels, BE - Magasin 4
2/13/2026 - Nijmegen, NL - Doornroosje
2/14/2026 - Hannover, DE - Cafe Glocksee

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin present Stygian Bough Vol. 2
photo by Emma Ruth Rundle

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