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
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.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford: Glenn Tipton ‘Is a Heavy Metal Hero Whether He Likes It or Not’
The Metal God Rob Halford spoke with Full Metal Jackie about what went into Judas Priest's 'Firepower' album and Glenn Tipton's decision to step away from touring.
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.
Kittie’s Mercedes Lander: Our Songs Evolve, I’ve Never Played Them The Same Way Twice
Mercedes Lander spoke with Full Metal Jackie about Kittie's 'Evolutions / Origins' documentary, women in metal and what the band's future holds.
Phil Campbell Hopes to Have Solo Album Out ‘Sometime’ in 2018
Motorhead icon Phil Campbell spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons band, their new album and his progress on his solo album.
Michael Schenker: ‘I Haven’t Listened to Music Since I Was 17 Years Old’
Guitar legend Michael Schenker spoke with Full Metal Jackie about being rejoined by several of his former bandmates on his new album and more.
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.'
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerstrom: ‘I Don’t Believe’ Next Album Will Be a Concept
Avatar's singer spoke with Full Metal Jackie about 'Avatar Country,' how the band intends to keep themselves from treading the same musical paths and more.
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.
Machine Head’s Robb Flynn: ‘You Can’t Have a Plan’ When Starting in the Music Business
Machine Head's mainman spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the 'Catharsis' writing and recording process, keeping things fresh 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.
Geezer Butler Nixes Chances of One-Off Black Sabbath Shows: ‘It’s Best Not to Drag it Out’
The Black Sabbath bassist spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the end of the band and what the future holds for him musically.