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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Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook Talks Musical Growth, Fall Tour + More
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook spoke with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie about their upcoming tour, their musical growth and more.
Zakk Wylde on Guns N’ Roses: ‘No Other Bands Could Hang With Them’
Zakk Wylde chats with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie about the legacy of Guns N' Roses.
Drummer Taylor Hawkins Talks Birds of Satan, Foo Fighters Recording Progress + More
Taylor Hawkins has a full plate this year. The drummer is currently promoting the self-titled debut disc from his new band, The Birds of Satan, while also balancing the recording of the next Foo Fighters album. Hawkins took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to talk about The Birds of Satan and the current Foo Fighters status with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie. Check out the chat be
One Year Into The Abyss…
It's hard to believe it's only been a year since Jeff Hanneman's passing-- to be honest, it feels more like five years, that's how much he is missed. I remember going to the Golden Gods Awards last year and as people were filing in word of his passing broke and spread like wildfire...
Hellyeah’s Vinnie Paul Discusses ‘Blood for Blood’ Album, Lineup Changes + More
Hellyeah are ready to rock your world this spring, and they've got the album to do it. We got an early listen to 'Blood for Blood' and it's a full-on rocker. As drummer Vinnie Paul tells it, it's a disc that truly captures the roots of what the band is all about...
Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon Discusses ‘Time Travelers & Bonfires,’ Acoustic Shows + More
Sevendust have built a rather large fanbase over the years, and it's because of that devoted following that they are now promoting their brand-new 'Time Travelers & Bonfires' acoustic album (available at iTunes).
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.
Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia Talks New Album ‘Broken Crown Halo,’ Songwriting + Touring
Lacuna Coil co-vocalist Cristina Scabbia was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Fresh off the "Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock" tour, Scabbia talked about the trek, the band's transition after having two members retire and channeling her own personal struggles into the band's songwriting. If you missed Jackie’s show, here’s her full interview with Lacuna Coil's Cr
An Open Letter to Hollywood Movie Execs
I'm a big fan of going to the movies and, well, movies in general. Something that's always made me scratch my head is when movies with similar concepts, themes or stories come out at the same time. Currently there is a sports movie featuring Kevin Costner that looks pretty similar to a soon to be released sports movie featuring Jon Hamm...
Korn’s Jonathan Davis Discusses Mayhem Festival, ‘The Paradigm Shift’ + More
Korn are riding a career upswing at the moment, due in part to the success of 'The Paradigm Shift' album. The news just keeps getting better for the band, as they're set to appear as co-headliners of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.