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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Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on ‘Superunknown’ 20th Anniversary, Summer Tour + More
Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' just turned 20 and to celebrate, the band is offering up a massive 20th Anniversary edition deluxe package on June 3. Plus, the group will venture out on co-headlining dates with Nine Inch Nails this summer.
Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde on ‘Catacombs of the Black Vatican,’ Meeting Ozzy Osbourne + More
Things are starting to pick up for Black Label Society. The group just released their 'The Catacombs of the Black Vatican' album and are just about to launch their massive 'Golden Gods' trek with Down, The Butcher Babies and Devil You Know.
Cynic’s Paul Masvidal Talks ‘Kindly Bent To Free Us’ Album, Sci-Fi Fascination + More
Cynic's Paul Masvidal was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. The guitarist-vocalist spoke about the band's new album, 'Kindly Bent To Free Us,' as also opened up about his upbringing, influences and love of science fiction. If you missed Jackie’s show, here’s her full interview with Cynic's Paul Masvidal.
Powerman 5000’s Spider One Talks ‘Builders of the Future,’ Band’s Evolution + More
Powerman 5000 are back! Spider One and his crew are returning with their 'Builders of the Future' album on May 27 and the frontman took a few moments to speak with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie about the new disc.
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).
Nothing More’s Jonny Hawkins Talks Self-Titled Album + Influences
One of the buzziest new bands of 2014 has been Nothing More. The group is ramping up to their new self-titled album, coming out June 24, and they've been receiving positive word of mouth for their new single 'This Is the Time (Ballast).'
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.
Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop Talks Spontaneous Songwriting, Day Drinking + More
It's going to be another fun summer for Asking Alexandria, as the band was just confirmed as one of the participants for the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. With the news recently being revealed, frontman Danny Worsnop spoke with 'Loudwire Nights' host Full Metal Jackie about his preparation for the trek and he also opened up about his spontaneous songwriting approach and how his personal e
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
We’re Living in a #SelfieNation
So a story that went viral online (and was exposed shortly thereafter as a hoax that originated from a satirical website) had a lot of people talking. The premise was that the American Psychiatric Association had officially deemed the excessive taking and posting of selfies as a legitimate mental disorder...