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
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe: It’s ‘Impossible at This Point’ for Metal Bands to Fix Any Sort of Political or Social Divisiveness [Interview]
Randy Blythe spoke with Full Metal Jackie about Lamb of God's upcoming tour with Slayer and Behemoth, writing and photography and being political in music.
Scott Ian on Anthrax’s ‘Among the Living': ‘You Don’t Know You’re Making a Classic Record When You’re Making It’ [Interview]
Scott Ian spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the new Anthrax beer, the band's co-headlining run with Killswitch Engage, 'Among the Living' and more.
Dave Lombardo Unsure of Misfits Future Plans, Plots Dead Cross Release, Talks Challenging ‘Seth Meyers’ Gig [Interview]
Drummer Dave Lombardo spoke with Full Metal Jackie about taking in different musical genres, juggling a number of active bands and guesting on 'Seth Meyers.'
Glenn Danzig Talks Blackest of the Black Fest, New Album + Misfits Reunion Shows [Interview]
Glenn Danzig spoke with Full Metal Jackie about his huge plans for the Blackest of the Black festival, the writing process for the new Danzig album + more.
Troy Sanders Compares Experiences Between Veteran Band Mastodon and New Project Gone Is Gone [Interview]
Troy Sanders spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the differences between being in an experienced band like Mastodon and having the new project Gone Is Gone.
Chuck Billy: Testament Touring With Diverse Lineups Is ‘Great for Metal’ [Interview]
Testament's Chuck Billy spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's newest album, 'Brotherhood of the Snake,' touring with diverse lineups and more.
Death Angel’s Mark Osegueda Talks Metal as Therapy, Bonds Forged on the Road + More
Death Angel singer Mark Osegueda spoke with Full Metal Jackie about his positive mood, metal as therapy, strengthening band bonds on the road and more.
DevilDriver’s Dez Fafara: New Members ‘Came in and They Stuck Like Glue’ [Interview]
Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara discussed the band's new album, 'Trust No One,' new members and more.
Gus G Talks Collaborations on New Firewind Album, Brotherhood of Ozzy Osbourne Guitarists
Guitarist Gus G. spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the new Firewind album, the latest with Ozzy and a funny story about taking sleeping pills from the singer.
Rob Halford Loves Being in Judas Priest More Than Ever, Reflects on 30th Anniversary of ‘Turbo’ [Interview]
The 'Metal God' Rob Halford spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the 30th anniversary of 'Turbo' and how he loves being in Judas Priest more than ever before.
Ghost’s Nameless Ghoul: New Album Will Be Darker, Thematic Successor to ‘Meliora’ [Interview]
A Nameless Ghoul from Ghost spoke with Full Metal Jackie about their 'Popestar' EP, their humorous live persona and what direction the new album will take.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett on Crafting ‘Hardwired’ Solos: ‘I Played Whatever Was in My Head’ [Interview]
Kirk Hammett was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's radio show over the weekend. The Metallica guitarist discussed the band's new album, 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' + more.