Heavy Metal at it's Finest

The Welding Room

Mondays, 10pm – 12am

The Welding Room, a heavy metal specialty radio program established by Rik Johnson, launched on WMCX-FM 88.9 at Monmouth University in 1994.

Two years later, Johnson was voted to the X-88.9 Executive Board as Production Director. That same year (1996 – ’97), he was presented the “Staff Member of the Year” award for “outstanding contribution, loyalty and responsibility to WMCX.”

The Welding Room continued to air on X-88.9 until 1999, at which time Rik Johnson was brought in to host overnights in Atlantic City at Digital 102.7 (WJSE-FM 102.7). While the reign at Digital 102.7 did not last all that long, the commercial cross-over impact had been made.

Johnson switched gears, accepting a reduced on-air role but gaining the Assistant Promotions Director position at yet another Jersey Shore rock station, 95.9 The Rat (WRAT-FM 95.9). The Welding Room would remain on the shelf, collecting dust for several years. Until now…

Hosts: Rik Johnson