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
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.
Zakk Wylde Is Still ‘Blown Away’ + ‘Inspired’ By Playing of Classic Guitar Legends
Zakk Wylde was the latest guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio program to discuss Black Label Society's latest album, 'Grimmest Hits.'
David Ellefson: New Megadeth Album Could Be Out in 2019
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson spoke with Full Metal Jackie about narrating the 'Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal' documentary, moving to L.A. and more.
Anthrax’s Scott Ian: Charlie Benante Already Has ‘Killer Riffs’ Ready for Next Album
Scott Ian was the latest guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio program and discussed his new book, his relationship with touring and new Anthrax material.
August Burns Red’s Jake Luhrs: ‘Just Being Human and Being Real’ Draws Both Secular + Spiritual Audiences [Interview]
Full Metal Jackie speaks with August Burns Red singer Jake Luhrs about the 'Phantom Anthem,' appealing to different audiences, writing, touring and more.
Bruce Dickinson: ‘It Didn’t Concern Me in the Slightest’ I Might Never Sing Again After Cancer Diagnosis [Interview]
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson was the latest guest on Full Metal Jackie's radio program and discussed his autobiography, 'What Does This Button Do?'
Rob Halford: Judas Priest’s Rock Hall Nomination Is Important for Heavy Metal [Interview]
Rob Halford was a guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio program and discussed Judas Priest's Rock Hall nomination, his Instagram page, touring and more.
Corey Taylor: ‘I Haven’t Heard Any’ New Slipknot Material, Stone Sour Touring Another 18 Months [Interview]
Corey Taylor spoke with Full Metal Jackie about his new book of American commentary, switching gears between Stone Sour and Slipknot and more.
Fireball Ministry’s James Rota: Dave Grohl Reminds Us ‘How Important Music Is’ [Interview]
Fireball Ministry's James Rota spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's return, his working relationship with Dave Grohl and more.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Not a Political Songwriter: ‘We Write About All Kinds of Different Things’
Dave Mustaine spoke with Full Metal Jackie about touring behind the 'Dystopia' album, gelling with his new bandmates, the breadth of his lyric writing and more.
Goatwhore’s Ben Falgoust Talks Influence of ‘Paradise Lost’ Poem on ‘Vengeful Ascension,’ Band’s 20th Anniversary + More [Interview]
Get the scoop on what went into making Goatwhore's newest album, 'Vengeful Ascension,' as Ben Falgoust spoke with Full Metal Jackie.
Slayer’s Kerry King: ‘If Things Go Well I’d Like to Record Next Year’ [Interview]
Slayer axeman Kerry King spoke with Full Metal Jackie about what he prefers about touring the U.S., the next Slayer album, Gary Holt's playing + more.