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!
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The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen + Ben Phillips Discuss ‘Going to Hell,’ Touring + More
This year has seen the breakout of The Pretty Reckless in the rock world. The band has enjoyed their first chart-topping single, 'Heaven Knows,' and quite a bit of success for their 'Going to Hell' album. 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie had a chance to catch up with The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen and guitarist Ben Phillips, and they spoke about the recent success, the formation of the
Adelitas Way Vocalist Rick DeJesus Talks Grand Vision for New Album + Touring
Adelitas Way are inching closer to a new album, with the single 'Dog on a Leash' recently hitting the airwaves. While an album title and release date have yet to be revealed, the group is close enough to the finish line that frontman Rick DeJesus can now share some details on the upcoming disc.
Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen Talks New Music, American Influences + Award Recognition
These are the best of times for Volbeat, as the band is riding a serious hot streak. Part of that success is due to their 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' disc, and there's no doubt that album title evokes images of the American west.
Nine Inch Nails on PBS’ Austin City Limits
So PBS, the company that airs Sesame Street among other programs, recently aired a performance by Nine Inch Nails on its program, Austin City Limits. The show was a great 50+ minute set that covered songs from the early days up to the current NIN release, ‘Hesitation Marks...
We’re Celebrating April TOOL’s Day on Loudwire Nights with Full Metal Jackie
April Fool’s Day comes around every year on the same day -- I mean, if you’re getting fooled the same day every year on the same date over and over, what gives? Every year it’s the same: you wake up, go about your business and sooner or later someone tells you a lie, or at least some crazy story, in the hopes you’ll get all riled up and agitated...
Bring Me The Horizon ‘Sleepwalking’ Free MP3 From ‘Loudwire Nights With Full Metal Jackie’
It's been just about a year since Bring Me the Horizon unleashed their epic disc 'Sempiternal,' and they've taken the music world by storm with the album. Following the success of the single 'Go To Hell, For Heaven's Sake,' frontman Oli Sykes and the boys are currently blowing up radio with 'Sleepwalking.' To celebrate the band's success, BMTH and Epitaph Records are teaming up with our radio show
Scott Ian Talks ‘Speaking Words’ Tour, Progress of New Anthrax Album + More
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. He spoke with Jackie about his current 'Speaking Words' tour and also offered some insight on the progress of Anthrax's next album. If you missed the chat, here’s Jackie’s full interview with Scott Ian.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Creative Risks, ‘Super Collider’ Album + Band’s Future Plans
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Mustaine spoke about taking creative risks, the band's latest album, 'Super Collider,' and his thoughts on reviews and what lies ahead for Megadeth. If you missed Jackie’s show, here’s her full interview with Megadeth's Dave Mustaine.
Testament’s Chuck Billy Talks New Album Plans, Touring With Lamb of God + More
Testament‘s legendary frontman Chuck Billy was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Billy discussed the band’s post-'Dark Roots of Thrash' promotion plans, their fall 2013 trek with Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage and Huntress, and plenty more. If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, check out her full interview with Testament's Chuck Billy:
Volbeat Guitarist Rob Caggiano Discusses Transition Into Band + Future Plans
New Volbeat guitarist Rob Caggiano was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show over the weekend. The axeman discussed the transition to joining Volbeat and the band's future plans. If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, check out her full interview with Rob Caggiano below:
On the show with us this week, for the first time ever actually, guitarist Rob Caggiano from Volbeat...