This week on Geekwire we’ve got a stack of rock and metal headlines you don’t want to miss:

TRIXTER is back in the studio working on a new album of “kick-a** rock and roll music.”
BON JOVI drops a revamped Forever featuring Bruce Springsteen, Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, and more.
GIBSON FILMS set to release Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal limited series this fall.
ROB HALFORD reflects on Judas Priest’s Turbo era — and why fans wanted to “throw it in the bin.”
MICHAEL MONROE undergoes knee surgery, forced to bow out of U.S. tour with Buckcherry.
MASTODON’s Bill Kelliher pays tribute to Brent Hinds: “You were a brother… we were a family.”
SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart claps back at Josey Scott, calling him “desperate” as attendance woes continue.
WARRANT’s Joey Allen says new music is being discussed — but admits, “It’s not easy.”
PAUL STANLEY calls “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” the biggest KISS song of all time.
ACE FREHLEY confirms he declined KISS’s invite to their Las Vegas fan event.
KISS members Simmons, Stanley, Frehley, and Criss all comment on the band receiving the Kennedy Center Honor.
Plus: Barry Manilow revealed as the Devil’s music?