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Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)

Tom Russell; Andy Muir and Scott McArthur

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Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 11

While rummaging through his loft, legendary Scottish rock DJ Tom Russell discovered dozens of long-lost interviews with rock’s biggest icons. Now, joined by music superfans Scott McArthur and Andy Muir, he’s dusting off the tapes and diving back into the memories, the nostalgia, and the magic. Each episode pairs a rare, rarely heard interview with new reflections, backstage memories, and the kind of chat only true fans can have. Join us on our latest rummage—this is your all-access pass to rock history.

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Tom Russell with Angus Young (1986)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 01:10:12

In this episode, we hear one of the many classic interviews Tom Russell recorded with AC/DC’s Angus Young.

A native of Glasgow and a regular visitor to Scotland, Angus reminisces about his experiences in Glasgow and beyond, sharing recording and road stories from life with one of the world’s most successful rock bands.

At the time, AC/DC were in the middle of a massive world tour promoting their self-produced Fly On The Wall album, and Angus and the lads were about to play the first of two nights at Edinburgh Playhouse. From this point on, the band would rarely perform in traditional theatres again as they moved on to conquer the world’s biggest stadiums.

This interview feels more like a chat between two old friends than a typical rock star Q&A — with Angus relaxed, funny, and sharp as ever, under the effortless guidance of Uncle Tom.

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Tom Russell with Ozzy Osbourne (1991)

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 01:08:18

It's 1991 and Tom is in rural England enjoying tea and cake with one of rock musics most dynamic and influencial front men, none othr than Ozzy Osbourne.

In this interview we hear of Ozzy's process for writing his latest album, 1991's "No More Tears". Ozzy is in top form as he remembers writing with Lemmy of Motorhead fame and describes his life as the Lord of the Manor.

A brilliantly funny interview that reveals Ozzy's true character and laser sharp wit. Poor Tom hardly gets a word in!

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Tom Russell with Alex and Eddie Van Halen (1995)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, July 28, 2025 • Duration 52:27

The year was 1995, and Van Halen were in the UK for a rare tour. We’re back in London as Tom sits down with the legendary Van Halen brothers, right in the middle of their run promoting the band’s new album with Sammy Hagar, "Balance".

In this candid and often funny interview, Tom draws out insights into the band’s creative process—from writing riffs to finding that signature Van Halen sound. It’s a window into the studio and the stage that fans rarely get to peek through.

And the stories don’t stop when the mics are off. After the interview, Tom, Scott and Andy dive into some incredible backstage tales, from Van Halen to Rick Rubin to moments that shaped the sound of an era.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love hearing how music gets made, this one’s for you.

Let’s go backstage.

Tom, Andy and Scott

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Tom Russell with Fish (1989)

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 58:40

In this episode, we are backstage with, Derek Dick AKA Fish from 1989 just after he had left progressive rock band Marillion.

Fish is clearly very comfortable to chat with legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, about his time with Marillion, his new music and what is next for him in the turbulent music industry of the day. This is a frank and personal conversation in which we hear the truth about how Fish felt about leaving Marillion at their commercial peak.

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Tom Russell with Neil Peart (1983)

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 52:48

Episode 2 – Neil Peart

In this episode, we are backstage at the infamous "coo shed" that is Ingliston Show Ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, was a wee bit nervous as he sat down with one of rock's greatest drummers and storytellers, the enigmatic Neil Peart of Canadian prog rockers, Rush.

The band had just finished playing, and it's fair to say that Neil was not impressed by the venue's sound or the layout for the fans. What follows is a fascinating discussion about touring, venue choice and the rigours of being in one of the world's biggest touring acts.

The sound quality of this interview is a bit muddy at times, but please bear with us as it improves as Tom and Neil continue the discussion.

A rare treat for Rush and music fans, and we think, despite his nerves, Tom comes out of this as an excellent interviewer.

So turn it up. Let's go backstage.

Tom, Andy and Scott

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Tom Russell with David Coverdale (1989)

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, April 25, 2025 • Duration 01:00:01

Episode 1 – David Coverdale

Our journey begins in London in 1989.

At the EMI offices at Manchester Square, legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell sat down with one of rock's most charismatic frontmen, David Coverdale of Whitesnake. The band was riding high on the success of their multimillion-selling album, "1987," and their follow-up, "Slip of the Tongue," and Coverdale was in full flight, charming, cheeky, and generous.

This wasn’t your typical press junket interview. This was classic Coverdale, talking music, band members, The Glasgow Apollo, fame, the British press, and sharing a few off-the-cuff stories that couldn’t possibly be repeated in polite company.

In this debut episode, we dust off the original tape, let it roll, and react in real time. Tom shares memories of the meet up, we offer a few reflections of our own, and together, we invite you into a moment in rock history that feels as fresh now as it did then.

It’s the perfect way to kick off Access All Areas, a podcast built on a love of music.

So turn it up. Let’s go backstage.

Tom, Andy and Scott

If you enjoyed this episode of AAA, then we would love you to subscribe to us permanently. So, hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

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