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
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Wants His Blues Album to Touch on Different ‘Experiences’
The Metal God speaks about getting back on the road and other projects in this interview.
Wendy Dio Mining Ronnie James Dio Recording Vault for Potential Future Releases
Wendy discusses the 'Rainbow in the Dark' Dio autobiography and upcoming plans.
Slash Told Riki Rachtman He Was a Bad Influence on Axl Rose
The former Headbanger's Ball host reflects on his history running the famous Sunset Strip club.
Rob Halford Hopes ‘Celestial’ Christmas Album Brings ‘More People Into the Metal World’
The Metal God talks about his love of Christmas.
Ace Frehley: I’ve Been Holding a Guitar Pick Wrong My Whole Career
He's also got quite a lot of cell phones.
Municipal Waste’s Tony Foresta: Taking Time Off From Band ‘Made It More Fun’ Now [Interview]
Municipal Waste are back with their first new album in five years and frontman Tony Foresta spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the time off, the album and more.
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.