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
Philip Anselmo: Apologies Are ‘Scrutinized’ and a ‘No-Win Situation’
Philip Anselmo spoke with Full Metal Jackie about Superjoint's new record, balancing multiple bands, his polarizing actions, memories of Los Angeles & more.
Max Cavalera Reflects on Impact of Sepultura’s ‘Roots,’ Plots ‘Big Campaign’ for 20th Anniversary of Soulfly
Max Cavalera spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the 'Return to Roots' tour, the impact of Sepultura's 'Roots' album and future Soulfly plans.
Phil Campbell Talks Bastard Sons EP, Lemmy Kilmister + Epic Testament Prank
Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, Motorhead's Phill Campbell discussed the debut Phil Campbell & the Bastard Sons EP and an epic prank played on Testament.
Bjorn Gelotte on In Flames’ Stylistic Evolution: ‘We Always Try Not to Make the Same Mistakes Twice’ [Interview]
Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, In Flames guitarist Bjorn Gelotte spoke about the band's new album, hitting on their stylistic evolution over the years + more.
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerstrom: ‘I Don’t Want My Metal To Be Safe and Comfortable’ [Interview]
Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerstrom discussed the band's new album, their theatricality and not playing it safe in metal.
Robert Trujillo Talks ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct,’ Keeping the Groove in Metallica, Joining Band + More
Metallica's Robert Trujillo spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the writing the new album, first joining the band and keeping the groove in the music.
Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake Talks New Album, Role as Lyricist, Time Away From Music + More
Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's new album, his role as the chief lyricist, taking time away from music and more.
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt Talks ‘Sorceress’ Writing Process, Fan Opinions, High Fives + More
Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the new 'Sorceress' album, what he thinks of fan opinions and being bashful about high fives.
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Discusses Vinyl Reissues, Potential New Album + More
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's vinyl reissues, the impact the group has had on new musicians, a new album and more.
George ‘Corpsegrinder’ Fisher Talks Serpentine Dominion, Cannibal Corpse Album Timeline + More
George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher goes in depth with Full Metal Jackie about Serpentine Dominion and offers an update on Cannibal Corpse.
Whitechapel’s Zach Householder Talks New Album, Band’s Longevity, Deathcore + More
Whitechapel guitarist Zach Householder spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the band's new album, evolution, longevity, the deathcore genre and more.
Exodus + Slayer Guitarist Gary Holt Talks Splitting Time Between Bands, Jamming ‘Free Bird,’ Early Thrash Scene + More
Exodus + Slayer guitarist Gary Holt was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio program, discussing splitting his time between bands, 'Free Bird' + more.