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
Alex Skolnick Names Which Metal Stars Are on Metal Allegiance’s Wishlist
There are still some metal heroes who have yet to grace the Metal Allegiance stage, but Alex Skolnick is shooting his shot.
Why Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia Decided to Perform Dangerous Underwater Stunts for ‘Oxygen’ Video
Cristina Scabbia explains how she came to perform the harrowing stunts in Lacuna Coil's 'Oxygen' video.
Devin Townsend Names the Theme That Ties His Current Works Together
A chaotic orchestral opera, a commercial rock record and a more abstract album may feel different, but they have a tying theme according to Devin Townsend.
Testament’s Chuck Billy Describes New Album Sound + Who’s Influencing It
The Testament singer offered an update on their next album, while also reflecting on the 'Practice What You Preach' era while promoting its reissue.
Henry Rollins Names the Most Personal Piece of His Music Collection
Henry Rollins analyzes his passion for collecting and preserving music history and names the most personally treasured piece of his collection.
‘We’re Just Out to Stomp Everybody’ – Exodus’ Gary Holt on Approach to New Music
The Exodus guitarist downplays the idea of competition with other bands, but delves into his mindset when it comes to creating new music.
Seven Hours After Violet’s Shavo Odadjian Teases Soon You Will Know Who (Or What) Violet Is
Shavo Odadjian builds up how fans will learn about the mysterious Seven Hours After Violet name and how the band came together.
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier Names Next Major Event After Olympics That Needs Metal Representation (and Who Should Play)
With Gojira having repped metal at the Olympics, Joe Duplantier shares with Full Metal Jackie the next major event he'd like to see metal at who should play.
Body Count’s Ice-T on What Is the ‘Last Bastion of Art Left in the Music Industry’
Body Count's Ice-T discusses the 'Merciless' album with Full Metal Jackie and what he feels is the 'last bastion of art' left in the music industry.
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.'