Full Metal Jackie began her radio career as a DJ at WSOU Pirate Radio, Seton Hall University’s legendary metal station. Instantly addicted to the excitement of life behind the mic, she graduated Pirate Radio (and Seton Hall), to become an on-air personality at WHTG (Neptune, NJ), and later at WDHA (Dover NJ). Not content to limit her exposure to New Jersey, Jackie set her sights on bigger markets (and warmer climates!), making her way west to California’s gold coast. Establishing herself in Los Angeles, she learned the business side of radio and promotions while working for one of the music industry’s largest management companies. After a short stint as on-air host at San Diego’s 94.9 KBZT, Jackie landed the opportunity she had been working toward since her early WSOU days: host and producer of her own (and L.A.’s only) commercial heavy metal radio show, CHAOS on Indie 103.1. Working alongside other Indie 103.1 hosts such as Steve Jones (of the Sex Pistols), Henry Rollins and Dave Navarro, Jackie quickly brought The FULL METAL JACKIE RADIO SHOW to the station’s forefront. Today she hosts WHIPLASH, The only Hard Rock and Metal Show on the radio in Los Angeles airing on the legendary 95.5 KLOS. She is the Author of "FULL METAL JACKIE CERTIFIED: THE 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL METAL SONGS OF THE 80s." Today - The FULL METAL JACKIE RADIO SHOW can be heard on rock stations around the Country!
Full Metal Jackie
Prophets of Rage Talk Formation, Politicizing Music, Band Chemistry + More
Tom Morello & Tim Commerford of Prophets of Rage spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's formation, politicizing music, chemistry between members + more.
Zakk Wylde Talks ‘Book of Shadows II,’ Learning Guitar, Staying Humble + More
Zakk Wylde was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio program, discussing 'Book of Shadows II,' learning guitar as a child, staying humble and more.
Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen Discusses New Album, Lyrical Influences, Playing Festivals + Small Clubs
Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio show, discussing the band's new album, lyrical inspiration and more.
Anthrax’s Frank Bello Talks ‘For All Kings,’ Creative Process, Facing Adversity + More
Anthrax bassist Frank Bello was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio show, discussing 'For All Kings,' the creative process, facing adversity & more.
Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Discusses Directing ‘Officer Downe’ Film, Slipknot Culture
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan spoke with Full Metal Jackie about directing the 'Officer Downe' film, differences between the movie & music business + Slipknot's culture.
Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho Talks Touring, Keeping Busy + Practicing Guitar
Children of Bodom mainman Alexi Laiho discusses the importance of touring, keeping busy off the road and how much he practices guitar with Full Metal Jackie.
Corey Taylor Talks Slipknot’s Evolution, Future Plans, Marilyn Manson Tour + More
Corey Taylor speaks with Full Metal Jackie about Slipknot's evolution, gives an update on his future plans and talks about Slipknot's tour with Marilyn Manson.
Dream Theater’s James LaBrie Talks ‘The Astonishing’ Album, Touring + More
Dream Theater's James LaBrie talks with Full Metal Jackie about 'The Astonishing' concept album, their touring production and more.
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Talks Touring, Maturity + New Drummer
Trivium's Matt Heafy discusses the band's touring, how maturity has affected the creative process and their new drummer with Full Metal Jackie.
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Talks ‘For All Kings’ Album + Future Plans
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian speaks with Full Metal Jackie about the creation of the band's 'For All Kings' album and their future plans.
Slayer’s Tom Araya Talks Touring, Making ‘Repentless’ After Jeff Hanneman’s Death + More
Slayer's Tom Araya speaks with Full Metal Jackie about touring, the band's legacy and making 'Repentless' after the death of Jeff Hanneman.
Testament’s Chuck Billy Talks Tour, Recording New Disc + More
Testament frontman Chuck Billy was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's radio show, discussing the band's touring and the progress on their next album.