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
Nita Strauss – ‘My Dream Band Is the One I’m on the Road With Right Now’
The guitarist speaks to her current success and the collaborators that worked on her 'The Call of the Void' album.
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.
Code Orange’s Jami Morgan Wants to Turn Max Portnoy ‘Into the Fullest Monster I Could Never Be’
Morgan also delves into how Code Orange's latest songs might clue in to what's coming next.
EYE AM’s Kenny Hickey Is Glad ‘Dreams Always Die With the Sun’ Doesn’t Sound Like Type O Negative or Crowbar
Kenny Hickey takes you inside his new supergroup EYE AM.
Rob Halford: ‘Living in the Moment’ Is Driving New Judas Priest Album
Plus the singer tells Full Metal Jackie all about his 'Confess' book.
Don Jamieson: I’m Glad to Be Part of Bringing Metal Comedy Back
The comedian also shares some of the funniest rockers he's learned from.
Cristina Scabbia: ‘It’s Cool to Try to Manage the Darkness to Be Happy’
The Lacuna Coil singer talks all about the band's new album, 'Black Anima.'
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.
Nita Strauss: ‘There Are No Apologies for Being Female in Heavy Metal’
The guitarist talks about her career, signature guitar and debut solo record.
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.
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Talks ‘For All Kings’ Album + Future Plans
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian speaks with Full Metal Jackie about the creation of the band's 'For All Kings' album and their future plans.
The Pretty Reckless Talk ‘Going to Hell,’ Connecting With Fans + More
The Pretty Reckless speak about their newest album, 'Going to Hell,' the first time they realized their music connected with people and more.