MR. BIG shut things down after the 2018 death of drummer Pat Torpey, but after plenty of speculation in recent months, it now appears as though the veteran band will regroup in 2023.

The band's frontman, Eric Martin, revealed the news that a reunion was afoot for the coming year while speaking with The Metal Voice, and he also revealed the news that they will have a new drummer in place, one that he feels Torpey would have approved of.

"Well, look, Mr. Big is definitely gonna happen. There's no question about it," said Martin. "It's gonna happen in the middle of 2023. And it's gonna be multiple dates. We're working on the U.S. and a possible tour… Paul is involved — obviously, Paul Gilbert, the original guitar player. [Bassist] Billy Sheehan… The spirit of Pat Torpey."

Martin went on to add, "There will be a phenomenal drummer. It won't be [former Mr. Big drummer] Matt Starr on this thing. Matt's doing his own thing; I think he's playing with Ace Frehley now."