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
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt Shares the Most Important Factor That Keeps Him Making Music
One word repeatedly came up when Mikael Akerfeldt described the process of putting together Opeth's latest concept album, 'The Last Will and Testament.'
Clutch’s Neil Fallon Shares One Secret to Longevity
How do bands reach a certain level of longevity? Clutch's Neil Fallon explains and offers his own approach to ensuring the band's long term prospects.
Unto Others’ Gabriel Franco Names His Dream Tour Pairing
While Franco proposes what he thinks would be a pretty great tour pairing, he says he'll settle for just continued steady growth for his band.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Names Next Two Metal Acts Rock Hall Should Induct
Judas Priest are in. Ozzy will go in this year, so who does Rob Halford think should be the Rock Hall's next metal representatives?
Who Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Would Want at Potential Rock Hall Induction
The Megadeth leader contemplated a potential Rock Hall induction and which members he'd want to be at the ceremony during a chat with Full Metal Jackie.
Mark Osegueda Reveals His Favorite Slayer Song to Play Live in Kerry King’s Band
The new vocalist for Kerry King's solo band discusses taking on Slayer songs live with Full Metal Jackie.
Flotsam and Jetsam’s A.K. Knutson – The Older ’80s Bands Have Built a Fire in Us to Keep Going
The Flotsam and Jetsam singer tells Full Metal Jackie how inspired they are by their peers from the '80s that are still releasing great music.
Powerwolf’s Matthew Greywolf Names Most Rewarding Album of His Band’s Career
What album cycle served as the most rewarding period in the history of Powerwolf? Guitarist Matthew Greywolf reflects.
John Bush Explains the Big Draw That Made Him Want to Join Category7
The Armored Saint vocalist tells Full Metal Jackie what sold him on his new band Category7.
Exodus’ Gary Holt – ‘British Disaster: The Battle of ’89’ Is Making Me Rethink Setlists
'The band was playing it as high a level as we ever have,' Holt says of their newly unearthed live album, 'British Disaster: The Battle of '89.'
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton Reveals Biggest Takeaway From ‘Desolation’ Memoir
Writing a book was not exactly as Mark Morton had envisioned it, but he shares his biggest takeaway from the experience.
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Names His Favorite Song Contribution
The drummer names his favorite song contribution, dives into the history of 'Leviathan' and talks up their 'Ashes of Leviathan' summer tour with Lamb of God.