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 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.
Testament’s Chuck Billy Has Spoken to Jamey Jasta About Collaborating on Solo Album
What exactly is Chuck Billy looking for in a solo album? He speaks about that, as well as Testament's reissues, work on their new album and more.
What Geezer Butler Would Change About His Time in Black Sabbath
The bassist has a similar regret with Ozzy Osbourne about his time in Black Sabbath.
Kittie’s Morgan + Mercedes Lander Name Their Favorite Era in the Band
The siblings reflect on their favorite time in the group and how it relates to where they are now as a band.
Melvins’ Buzz Osborne – ‘Tarantula Heart’ Recording Felt Like a ‘Completely New Thing’
Melvins' Buzz Osborne details the unique new way that he and their band recorded the 'Tarantula Heart' album.
Tony Iommi Open to Creative Opportunities, Says ‘Quite a Lot of Stuff Happening’
Tony Iommi reveals that not only is the Black Sabbath 'Anno Domini' box set out, but plenty of creative things are happening in his world.
Comeback Kid’s Andrew Neufeld – ‘Trouble’ EP Is Band Taking ‘Leaps of Faith’
Andrew Neufeld says the 'Trouble' EP is not your traditional album, and leans more into their musical influences rather than fitting a certain style.
The Band Name Kerry King Wanted to Use Instead of His Own Name
Kerry King tells Full Metal Jackie his solo work wasn't supposed to be self-titled, but he gives the reason why it ended up that way.
Zakk Wylde Reveals What Made Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell So Great
Having played with the Pantera tribute for some time now, Zakk Wylde reveals what he's learned about what made Dimebag Darrell so great.
In Flames’ Anders Friden Names Band’s Best Entry Point Album for New Fans
Anders Friden shares excitement over the positive responses to In Flames' latest album 'Foregone' and hints at a personal favorite from their back catalog.
Herman Li Addresses State of the Guitar Solo + DragonForce’s Approach
He's even got a message for guitar solo detractors, while sharing how the band approaches things these days.