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
Penelope Spheeris Reveals Bands She Became a Fan of Through Filming
Learn more about her filming of Ooziest '99 for 'We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'N Roll.'
Doro Pesch Recalls How Lemmy Saved Her During Vulnerable Point in Her Life
She also shares how she and Rob Halford came to collab on two cover songs.
Geezer Butler Names His Favorite Black Sabbath Album Cycle + the Bassists That Inspire Him
See his pick and what other moments stand out from his career.
Yngwie Malmsteen Learned Vocal Warm-Up Techniques From Uncle in Royal Swedish Opera
The guitar legend discusses his latest album, 'Parabellum.'
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Thinks Time Off Amid Pandemic Will ‘Do Wonders’ for Bands’ Creativity
He also reflected on 40 years of Anthrax in this latest interview.
Tony Iommi Plans to Release Tony Martin Era Black Sabbath Box Set
An overlooked era of the Sabbath legacy will get its due.
Jon Zazula: I Knew Metallica Would Be as Big as Led Zeppelin
The man who signed Metallica discusses his memoir, 'Heavy Tales.'
Glenn Danzig: ‘We’re Not Gonna Do Many More’ Misfits Shows
Danzig talks about the rarity of Misfits gigs, his 'Verotika' film, his upcoming 'Danzig Sings Elvis' album and more with Full Metal Jackie.
Wendy Dio Working on Ronnie James Dio 10-Year Death Anniversary Show
She promises more stuff is coming and that the Dio Returns hologram tour must be seen before being criticized.
Ace Frehley: I’ve Been Holding a Guitar Pick Wrong My Whole Career
He's also got quite a lot of cell phones.
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.
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.
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.
Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Discusses Directing ‘Officer Downe’ Film, Slipknot Culture
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan spoke with Full Metal Jackie about directing the 'Officer Downe' film, differences between the movie & music business + Slipknot's culture.
Troy Sanders Talks Gone Is Gone, Band Chemistry + Latest on Mastodon
Troy Sanders spoke with Full Metal Jackie about Gone Is Gone's debut record, the chemistry in the band and what Mastodon's future holds.
Randy Blythe Talks Staying Busy Outside Lamb of God, Socio-Political Commentary, Prince + More
Randy Blythe spoke with Full Metal Jackie about being creative outside Lamb of God, commenting on political and social issues, the death of Prince and more.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Talks ‘Incarnate’ Album, Touring + More
Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the 'Incarnate' album, headlining the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and touring.
Brent Smith: Upcoming Album Is the ‘Strongest Shinedown Record We’ve Ever Made’
Full Metal Jackie caught up with the Shinedown frontman, who talked about survival, their fans, the band’s "strongest record ever" and more.