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
Zakk Wylde: Generation Axe Camaraderie Like ‘Spinal Tap’ at Night’s End
Zakk Wylde is entertaining as ever in this latest interview.
Dave Mustaine: Megadeth are ‘Working on Wrapping Up’ Next Album
Dave Mustaine gives an update on the new Megadeth album along with some other plans he and the band have for next year, including something called Kegadeth.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford: ‘I Am Going to Write a Book’
'I was personally blessed by the Virgin Mary in a church in England. If that's not going to make you read my book, I don’t know what will,' Halford said.
Trivium’s Matty Heafy Wants More Metal Bands at American Festivals
'It's time that metal bands get the recognition they deserve,' says Heafy.
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls Recalls Performing the World’s Largest ‘Big Bottom’
Speaking to Full Metal Jackie, Smalls discussed going solo, meditating and what can be learned about virtuoso guitarists simply by watching their mannerisms.
Dee Snider: Twisted Sister Shouldn’t Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Fans think so, but Dee has his own reasons.
Bullet for My Valentine’s Matt Tuck: Our Old Style Wasn’t Challenging Us Anymore
The Bullet for My Valentine frontman tells Full Metal Jackie about the stylistic change on the band's new album, 'Gravity.'
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Learned About Slayer’s Farewell on the Internet
They agreed to play on the tour before they even knew that it would be Slayer's last run.
Ghost’s Tobias Forge Calls on New Rock Bands to ‘Step Up’
'I definitely don't think that rock is dead in any way,' he says. 'But I think that there has been a lack of new talent or new ambition.'
Corey Taylor: New Slipknot Lyrics Are ‘Most I’ve Shared’ in Years
Corey Taylor talks with Full Metal Jackie about his relationship with Ozzy, his son playing music with Clown's son, the next Slipknot album, Rammstein & more.
Ministry’s Al Jourgensen: ‘Fascism Is Like Herpes — You Get Your Flare Ups’
The Ministry mainman spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's new album, 'AmeriKKKant,' socio-political issues around the world and more.
Slayer + Exodus’ Gary Holt: It ‘Pisses Me Off’ That Rap Is the Most Popular Music in America
Gary Holt spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the end of Slayer, the next Exodus album and what bands will fill Slayer's absence.