The 3rd edition excitement continues to flow through our veins as we got the whole team back to talk about our first impression of the new ruleset! After that, in Painting Black ... and Other Colours, Myles takes us through weathering the black sands of Istvaan V, without black! And finally, in Tales of Heresy, we draw closer to the conclusion to our rankings of the main Black Library series with positions 10 to 6. Programming note: for the first half of the show we were sure we were going to fi...
Aug 16, 2025
In this episode we get the gang back together to discuss our first impressions of the new edition, before welcoming a very special musical guest, Stuka! Afterwards, we continue our not at all controversial rankings of the main Horus Heresy series, tackling positions 20 to 11! Don't forget to check out Stuka's Bandcamp at https://stuka4.bandcamp.com and its merch store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/soundofterror for all your heretical musical needs! Age of Darkness Episode 143 0.00 Intro 50.42 Int...
Jul 25, 2025
In this episode, we continue our broad analysis of the main Black Library Horus Heresy series. Using our super objective and scientific system, we go through the books that fell roughly in the middle, from ranks 29 to 20. But before that, we continue our other series, where Mark explains to JP how to play Epic like he's five. Will he remember the rules? Anything's possible! Age of Darkness Episode 142 0.00 Intro 10.54 The Stratagium: How to Play Legions Imperialis Part II 50.34 Tales of Heresy: ...
Oct 21, 2024
In this episode, we begin a series on how the latest 30k game, Legions Imperialis, works! Afterwards, having finally completed our analysis of the Black Library Horus Heresy series, we use a super scientific methodology to rank all the books, starting from the bottom! Which is the lowest ranked book? Will it be a surprise? Tune in to find out! Age of Darkness Episode 141 0.00 Intro 10.54 The Stratagium: How to Play Legions Imperialis Part I 50.34 Tales of Heresy: Ranking the BL Series, ranks 43 ...
Aug 04, 2024
Reports of our deaths have been somewhat exaggerated! We are back! In this short episode, to get back into the swing of things, we discuss why you (yes YOU) should get into Legions Imperialis. This will serve to set up our upcoming series about how to play this epic new game. Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we announce how we'll be handling our recap/review of the entire Black Library Horus Heresy series - and how you (yes, again, YOU) can get involved. It's good to be back. Age of Darkness Epis...
May 18, 2024
Not all heroes are Primarchs or First Captains - the First Interlegionnary War contained innumerable tales of ordinary Astartes performing extraordinary deeds. But few tales were as glorious as the odyssey of the warship Sisypheum. In this episode of our Siege of Terra series, we discuss the last ride of the crew of the Sisypheum as they deal with some crazy Moon shit as the Solar System burns around them. We are also delighted to welcome Mark back to the show to chat about Graham McNeill's wond...
Feb 26, 2024
Well this is it! We did it! This is our last Tales of Heresy episode about the main Black Library Horus Heresy series! Fifty-four books and at least 150 hours later, we've completed the project and it only took eight years! That's right in this episode we conclude our analysis of The Buried Dagger, but before that we conclude another series about the Imperialis Militia by finally seeing what our listeners have been up to! Never forget: Power armour is for posers! Age of Darkness Episode 139 0.00...
Dec 22, 2023
In this episode, we finally conclude our lengthy series about the new Imperialis Militia list that we started in the summer - shout-out to our listeners that laughed at us when we said we'd get it done in an episode or two max, they know us better than we know ourselves! After that, we have arrived at the penultimate episode of our discussion of the Black Library main series, with the second of our three part analysis of Buried Dagger by James Swallow! Age of Darkness Episode 138 0.00 Intro 3.1 ...
Nov 30, 2023
And here we go! The last book of the main Horus Heresy series, and it only took eight years! In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by our returning champion and XIVth Legion chemical warfare expert David Karlin, as we begin our analysis of The Buried Dagger by James Swallow! But before that, we continue our extensive coverage of the Militia List! Will we ever finish? Who knows! Will we conceive of 20 more projects we can't afford to do? You betcha! Age of Darkness Episode 137 0.00 Intro...
Oct 17, 2023
How do you break an unbreakable wall? How do you defeat an enemy who has been expecting your plans for years? Well, let's see shall we! In this third episode of our Siege of Terra series, we analyze The First Wall by Gav Thorpe, and to do so we're delighted to welcome back a co-founder of this show, the venerable Mark! For freedom and the Warmaster! Siege of Terra Special 3 The Age of Darkness Podcast can be contacted at ageofdarknesspodcast@gmail.com Lil' Legends Painting Studio: www.lillegends...
Aug 25, 2023
In this episode we continue our analysis of the latest militia list, concentrating on the single biggest improvement, the troops section! After that, we take a quick palate cleanser before starting our discussion of the last book of the main series by delving into another of the Primarchs series, this time talking about Rogal Dorn: The Emperor's Crusader by Gav Thorpe! Age of Darkness Episode 136 0.00 Intro 6.08 The Stratagium: Imperialis Militia Part II 1.10.18 Tales of Heresy: Rogal Dorn: The ...
Aug 14, 2023
In this episode we finally get to a subject that is so very dear to our hearts, the true backbone of the Great Crusade, the force without which neither side of the Interlegionary War could have prosecuted their campaigns, the poor god damned infantry, the Imperialis Militia. After that, we conclude our series on the magisterial novel Titandeath, and wind up with a crippling sense of indecision as we try to decide on working on Militia lists or Adeptus Titanicus. Oh and Epic just dropped. Age of ...
Jul 14, 2023
It's the first days of summer, and you know what that means, an Adepticon recap! After an unexpectedly long hiatus, we are finally circling back on the events of a few months ago. To do so, we're honoured to be joined by friends of the show and Acon stalwarts Alex, Zac, Eric, and Lucas. After that, we continue our analysis of Titandeath by Guy Haley. Better late than never! Fire the Ursus Claws! Age of Darkness Episode 134 0.00 Intro 6.04 Adepticon Recap 2.13.45 Tales of Heresy: Titandeath by Gu...
Jun 23, 2023
In this episode, we welcome back our resident phosphex expert David to discuss how the Death Guard operate in the new edition, while in Tales of Heresy, we begin a new series on Titandeath by Guy Haley! But before all that, with Adepticon starting tomorrow, we welcome Zac and Jason to talk about some of the events that you'll be taking part in if you join us in Schaumburg, or ideas for your own events if you can't make it! ENGINE KILL! Age of Darkness Episode 133 0.00 Intro 30.10 Strategium: Dea...
Mar 21, 2023
In this special episode of the Age of Darkness, we discuss 30k events both past and future! First off, we welcome Alex from the Death and Betrayal Podcast to talk about the recent LVO, before bringing on Lucas to discuss the upcoming Phyrix campaign at Adepticon! Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we do another one-off by analyzing the Primarch novella Ferrus Manus: Gorgon of Medusa by David Guymer! Age of Darkness Episode 132 0.00 Intro 13.33 LVO 1.21.35 Adepticon 2.09.19 Tales of Heresy: Ferrus M...
Feb 26, 2023
Sounds like there's been enough talk ... It's time for the main event! In this episode of the show, we conclude our analysis of Wolfsbane by Guy Haley, and we'll finally see who's the top dog (er, wolf), Horus or Russ. But that's not all, because to milk this topic as much as possible in the Strategium we'll discuss the Exemplary Battle about the assault on the Vengeful Spirit at Trisolian. Wolf vs. Wolf, place your bets! Age of Darkness Podcast 131 0.00 Intro 9.35 Tales of Heresy: Wolfsbane by ...
Feb 05, 2023
In this first episode of the new year, we follow-up on our initial impressions of 2nd ed. 30k from last summer now that we've had games in! Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we delve into the second part of our discussion of Wolfsbane by Guy Haley, which will double as an entry into our irregular AoD Learning Annex series, as Darren takes advantage of his expertise on northern myths and legends to offer a deep analysis of the second part of the book! Age of Darkness Episode 130 0.00 Intro 2.37 Str...
Jan 15, 2023
And we're back! In this much overdue episode, we continue our discussion of the 2nd edition legions, delving into the Raven Guard. To do so, we are honoured to welcome back an expert in the shadowy ways of the XIXth, Alex from the Death and Betrayal Podcast. Then, in Tales of Heresy, we begin a new series on Wolfsbane by Guy Haley. It's Horus vs Russ! Wolf vs wolf! Place your bets now! Age of Darkness Episode 129 0.00 Intro 7.06 Strategium: Raven Guard 1.35.01 Tales of Heresy: Wolfsbane by Guy H...
Nov 28, 2022
And we're back! In this episode of the podcast, we begin our discussion of the 2nd edition versions of the legions by delving into the glorious XIIIth! And who else could we possibly ask to join us for this discussion than the powerful Zac Padget, lord of Adepticon! And in case you were worried about not having enough Ultramarines content, in Tales of Heresy we jump into another novella in the Primarchs series, Guilliman Lord of Ultramar, by David Annandale! Glory to the Five Hundred Worlds! Age...
Sep 24, 2022
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Warhammer has metal baked into its very soul! Joined with the mightiest metalhead in the southern hemisphere, Benn, in this episode we take a deep dive into this relationship by exploring the past and present of Warhammer-themed metal! So turn up your volume and get in the pit! \m/ The Past and Present of Warhammer Metal, an Age of Darkness Podcast Special Bands: Arrowhead https://arrowheadrock.bandcamp.com Artz+Pfusch https://ccproductions.bandcamp.c...
Aug 21, 2022
In this episode, as Myles is away welcoming a new member to his family (congrats brother!), we are joined by Alex from the Death and Betrayal podcast, who beyond serving as a ringer, talks about his new global campaign, The Push for Beta-Garmon. After that, in The Strategium, we're back to discussing 30k 2nd ed (or V2 if you prefer!), and get all click-baitey by going through what we think are the 10 biggest changes (number 9 will suprise you)! Finally, in Tales of Heresy, we conclude our analys...
Aug 10, 2022
And welcome to our first episode of the V2 (or 2.0 or 2nd Ed) era! In the Strategium, we couldn't resist indulging ourselves and so we decided to skip right to seeing how our legions have changed in the new edition, sharing our initial thoughts on the new rules for the Iron Warriors, Blood Angels, and Sons of Horus! Afterwards, in Painting Black ... and Other Colours, Myles attempts to peer-pressure Darren into starting late-Heresy (red and white) World Eaters by sharing his painting advice! Fin...
Jul 12, 2022
Well here we are at the crossroads, the last episode of the V.1 Era, and we have a packed one as usual! First of all, we welcome the absolute legend himself, Anuj Malhotra, to talk about the recent King of Carnage event. Afterwards, in a very special Painting Black ... and Other Colours, we begin our transition into new the era by interviewing our old friend Andrew Gray, who had advance access to the EPIC new MkVI Marine kit. But that's not all! We then continue our discussion of the recent mini...
Jun 17, 2022
And after a quick special on Warhammer Fest we're back to our regular episodes, and this is a packed one! First of all, in a very much overdue segment, we recap our trip to Adepticon, before continuing our series of mini-campaign reviews with The Siege of Hydra Cordatus: The Sundering of the Cadmean Citadel. Then, in Tales of Heresy, we go back to one of our favourite stories, The Reflexion Crack'd. It's gonna get weird! Age of Darkness Episode 124 Closing song is "Horus, the Chosen Son" by Chai...
May 21, 2022
Well everyone knows that they shouldn't come to us for news, but the reveals from last weekend's Warhammer Fest were too much for us to hold off for a full episode! So we hope you enjoy our reactions of Heresy 2.0, and we'll be back for a regular episode in the next few days! Warhammer Fest 2022 Special Closing song is "Prospero Burns" by Dominus Nox The Age of Darkness Podcast can be contacted at ageofdarknesspodcast@gmail.com Lil' Legends Painting Studio: www.lillegendstudio.com Get merch here...
May 10, 2022
