DUFF'S will be hosting the East Coast release party this September for Rhino Records' re-release of Pantera's landmark major label debut "COWBOY'S FROM HELL". We will be announcing all of the details about the party as we get closer to the actual release date, which is September 14th - Stay tuned !

We were able to raise an additional $265 for The American Cancer Society, thanks to our friends at Rhino Records generously sending us some more CDs. This puts our total raised up to $1556. We have sent a money order out to Mr. Dio's management so they may send it in Mr. Dio's name. Once again, many thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, and to everyone who participated. Find out more about how you can help The ACS here: http://www.cancer.org/, as well The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund here: http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/

Tonight: Catch the latest episode of "That Metal Show" filmed at DUFF'S, it's the second edition of "SCRAP METAL". Check your local listings for VH1 Classics air times.

We are very honored to have been asked by Peter's family to host a memorial event for Peter at bar. The evening will be a celebration of his life and music, and a fundraiser for an as of yet, unnamed animal shelter, which will be gifted in Peter's name. The event will most likely take place in the late fall. We will, of course, let you know all the details as they are finalized.

Epic Records has released the official photos from the HELLYEAH photo shoot at the bar on April 26th, check em' out HERE in the HELLYEAH album

Friday night was one of the more fun nights we've had in a while - Following our Black Sabbath DVD party, our buds, and local Slayer tribute act "Silent Scream", were joined by Machine Head shredder Rob Flynn, who stopped by to hang. Also on scene, and joining in on the jam was Doc Coyle, from God Forbid. Following Rob's lead, they jammed out 10 or so classic metal covers, including The Trooper, Creeping Death, Breaking The Law, and South Of Heaven. It was a classic night for sure, everyone who was fortunate enough to be there left with a smile on their face. Check out some photos from the night in the photo gallery HERE.

THE METAL MECCA delivers another kick-ass evening for your enjoyment: Join us for one HELL of a party this Friday as we screen and give away free copies of The Classic Album Series's DVD release honoring the 40th anniversary of PARANOID!! Immediately following the screening, SLAYER tribute band "SILENT SCREAM" will be performing (Check em' out : HERE ). As always, there is no admission charge, and you must be 21 and over with ID.

Much thanks to everyone who came out Saturday night for the R.J.D. tribute - It was a fun and wild night as we raised $1291 for the American Cancer Society. A check will be sent out to Mr. Dio's management later on today, and it will be forwarded to the A.C.S. in the name of Ronnie James Dio. We still have a bunch of cds/dvds and t-shirts, so we'll be sending out another check once we move them too. Many thanks to R.Gill, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Nightcrawler, Rhino Records, and Mr. Dio's management & his wife Wendy for their invaluable help in making this event happen.

DUFF'S, along with Mr. Dio's record labels, Eagle Rock Entertainment and Rhino Records, presents an celebration of the life and music of R.J.D. and a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. While cranking DIO's back catalog, we will be conducting raffles, as well as giving away free DIO CDs and DVDs to everyone who donates $10 to the A.M.C. (we have over 100 to give away). We'll be raffling a lot of other cool stuff too, including an original piece of DIO artwork by JOEY JAMES, with all proceeds to go to charity. Join us for a great celebration and an even better cause \m/ \m/

Well, we sure had a lot of good times at bar with Peter over the years. Everyone who was lucky enough to enjoy Peter's company surely remembers his self deprecating sense of humor, his classic stories and quick wit. He was a born entertainer, no doubt. More than a few people have a "Peter story" from Duff's. I figured now would be a good time to share with everyone some never before seen photos of Peter that I have here. They're good for a much needed laugh. There's more photos that I will get to eventually, but here's a batch for now: Peter Steele. Cheers - Jimmy Duff

Our friends at "That Metal Show" wrapped another episode at the bar today, SCRAP METAL. It's going to be another highlight show, this time with highlights from the show's recent string of episodes filmed in Los Angeles. Naturally, we'll let you know when the air date is here.

R.I.P. - The world has lost a monster talent, and a super sincere, gracious, down to earth rock n' roller. Seriously, he was like the nicest guy in the world. It's true. Crank up some tunes today and raise the "malocchio" high in tribute to one of the original Gods of Metal \m/ \m/

Good News Headbangers - DUFF'S will be giving away 4 VIP/Meet & greet tickets for PRIMAL FEAR's show in New York City at The Gramercy Theater, Thursday May 20th. The show will also feature a guest appearance by HALFORD shredder, "Metal Mike" Chlasciak (http://www.planetshred.com/) who will be jammin' the Priest classic "Metal Gods" with the band. No purchase is necessary, but to be eligible to win, you must follow DUFF'S on twitter (http://twitter.com/DuffsBrooklyn), as the tickets will be given away there on Tuesday evening. Good luck everyone, we'll See ya at the show!!!

For more information on PRIMAL FEAR's new release "16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead)" and the rest of the band's "The Fear Is Here" North American tour dates, visit their official web site here :http://www.primalfear.de/

Mid - May brings us one of the more fun weekends of the year - This Friday/Saturday/Sunday is the 13th Annual NYC Tattoo Convention at Roseland Ballroom. After the convention on Friday and Saturday night, DUFF'S will hosting some of the artists and collectors who travel into the city from all around the world for one of the most well respected conventions on the planet. Sunday night, the always raucous after party for the convention will be held at Bowery Electric, this year with the amazing Black Sabbath tribute band, INTO THE VOID. No cover charge for any of the after convention antics. For convention information, including ticket prices and hours, visit the NYC Tattoo Convention's official web site: http://www.nyctattooconvention.com/index.html

Also:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bowery-electric-new-york
http://www.myspace.com/intothevoidtribute

A lotta action at the Mecca this week as HELLYEAH commandeered the bar for a photo shoot Monday day for promo shots and album art for their upcoming release 'STAMPEDE" (set for 7/13/10 release). The band returned later that night to hang and party with the recently arrived in the country 1349 for their CD release party for their latest offering "DEMONOIR". The bar also hosted the official after show party for HELLYEAH following their kick-ass performance Tuesday night in Williamsburg. Good times a plenty, and memories that will last for a long time for anyone who was fortunate enough to make it out for either one of these events.

Check out the photos from these events in our photo gallery.

DUFF'S will be hosting the official after party for HELLYEAH tonight immediately following their show at The Music Hall of Williamsburg, 666 North Sixth Street Williamsburg.

The band has made it into the country and will be able to attend the CD party at the bar. However, the date has been switched from this Tuesday the 27th, to Monday the the 26th. From 1349's official web site:

"Finally we are on our way to the States! Frost is further delayed due to additional paperwork, but Tony Laureano will step in until Frost arrives. At the moment it looks like the first show will be at Crazy Donkey, Long Island on April 25th. The 26th will be spent at DUFFS in Brooklyn. See you all on tour!"

DUFF'S will be hosting the official listening party for 1349's new disc "DEMONOIR" on Tuesday, April 27th. No confirmation on if the band is going to be able to make it yet, due to the volcano ash scenario that has caused so much havoc with air flight. We'll keep ya posted on that end.

Since Josh has publicly confirmed the passing of Peter, it's now appropriate to comment on this very sad loss.

First of all, my sincere condolences go out to Peter's family, as well as Johnny, Kenny and Josh, Paul, Steve and Joey. I extend the same to all of Peter's friends and fans worldwide at this very difficult time.

Peter was an amazing artist, a true friend, and one hilarious character. He was a tortured soul as well, but that's part of what ultimately made his art so compelling. He's at peace now so that's the one consolation. That and the music and memories of good times that will always live on.

Thanks for all the music and laughs Peter, you will never be forgotten, and always missed. - J. DUFF

Our buddy Kerry flew into town Super Bowl Sunday to come hang with us and watch the big game at the bar. The bar was closed to the public as we enjoyed a decent game, and a not so relaxing evening of feasting, metal, and a few cocktails as well. We do get our fair share of world champions here in New York, so congratulations to all the long suffering Saints fans, especially all the former "Ain'ts". Check out the pix from S.B.S. 2010 here in the photo galleries.

Now that the bar is finally all moved & settled in, we're gonna get back to the interview bits here on the website. As stated before, nothing serious, just random bullshittin' over drinks with interesting folks that happen to stop by the bar. This time, once again, it's our buddy Richard Christy who was also the first interview back in 2007 at the old spot. Here's the mostly coherent, and as always, verbatim chat with "Rusty" about his new band, The Stern Show, and of course, all things metal: HERE

When we started this bar, all we needed was a laugh...
Years gone by...I'd say we've kicked some ass...

Ready or not, here's 2010 and a new decade, which brings us to the bar's 11th anniversary. It's been a long and crazy journey with the bar relocating three times within in that span. That's unheard of, and hopefully for anyone else, unprecedented. We just passed our 1st year in the new spot, and it's just about broken in right. Nothing else has changed - We're gonna mark the event with some extreme music, and some extreme living.

First off, I'd like to thank myself very much being such a kick-ass motherfucker, and for making this event necessary . On serious note, I'd just like to go on the record and thank all of our friends, new and old, for all the support and crazy good times over the years. It's been a helluva ride. A bar is only as good as the people that frequent it, and we've got some of the best anywhere. That pretty much says it all. Cheers- JIMMY DUFF

Join us this Thursday, January 7th for our first Blood Drive for the New York Blood Center. It's great way to kick off the New Year, and it's an easy and painless way to give something back to the community (and hopefully save lives). Free refreshments and giveaways will be available to all those who donate. To get more information NYBC and to find out how to donate at other times, click HERE.

The drive will start at 6 PM and end at Midnight.

Another guitar raffle, another guitarist winner! Takin' home the Dean Dimebag guitar this year was Wayne Cornwall, from Elmont, Long Island. Danny from Queens won the Pantera/Dimebag tattoo, generously provided by Beaver Tattoos. We raised $860.00 this year for VH1's Save The Music Foundation, which takes our total amount raised since 2005 to $6,950. We're gonna throw in an additional $50 to to bring that number to a nice even $7,000.

A big thank you to John P. at Dean Guitars for generously donating the killer guitar and case, Beaver Tattoos for contributing to the fun with a piece of permanent art, and of course, John C. for all his behind scenes help. Last but not least, many thanks to everyone who took a chance for a great charity - that makes everyone a winner.

You can contribute directly to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation HERE.

Photo by J. Sanchez

Due to the blizzard last Saturday, we were forced to reschedule our party to THIS Saturday, Dec. 26th.

Also, we will be OPEN on Christmas Day, 8 PM to 4 AM

Happy and safe holidays everyone - From your friends at DUFF'S

The official SLAYER CD release party the bar held for "WORLD PAINTED BLOOD" was a fuckin' riot !! The disc sounded awesome cranked up good and loud as it should be, and by the end of the night, the bar was totally cover in SLAYER BLOOD. A great, great night, and everyone in attendance left with free SLAYER swag. We hope to see the highest charting SLAYER album to date when the sales numbers on W.P.B. are released next week. SUPPORT - BUY, don't download !

Special thanks to everyone who came out for the party, Nightcrawler, Sony, and of course, the mighty fuckin' SLAYER for giving us the privilege of hosting this very special event.

Join us here at NYC's METAL MECCA, Friday October 30th, as we'll be kicking off our Halloween weekend, appropriately enough, with the official CD release & listening party for SLAYER'S new album - WORLD PAINTED BLOOD (Sony, U.S. Release date : 11/03). We'll be giving away free WORLD PAINTED BLOOD merch and autographed copies of the best selling DECIBEL magazine to date - The SLAYER ISSUE. As always, there's no cover, and the event is 21 and over to attend, 9 PM start time. More details TBA here.

Finishing up the rockin' summer, the first in the new spot - a summer that saw tours from some of the most legendary HR/HM bands ever : Judas Priest, AC/DC, Slayer, Black Sabbath with Dio, and last night, Motorhead. Ya gotta get out there & see these bands if at all possible because, sadly, they won't be around forever. As for the future, we've got a bunch of cool events in the coming months at the bar, including the official CD release party for a band you may have heard of ... All details will of course be announced here first on all events, so be sure to drop in every once in a while to see what's doin'. Meantime, enjoy the best season of em' all, Autumn ( or, as we call it here in the states: "the fall" ) - JIMMY DUFF

Where could we meet you, then?

Duffs - the heavy metal bar. You just might see me there.

New York Daily News: CELEBRITY POP QUIZ: Evan Rachel Wood.

We've started yet another photo gallery here for your perusal, "TATTS". It's a collection of some of the more interesting, intricate, and sometimes outrageous tattoos that our customers sport here in the big city. The gallery is a work in progress, so if you do see your ink here, send us the artist credit so we can hook it up - Thanks. Help keep America beautiful - Get a fuckin' tattoo- Your friends at DUFF'S

Here's the latest in serious metal wear - The new Dancin' Dominick ring, custom fabricated for DUFF'S by the super talented Eli Livingston. The ring is made out of silver, and weighs in at a hefty 8 ounces. This is one of a kind piece for the moment, with limited run being made to the public down the road. We'll let you when. In the meantime, if you happen see someone walking around with a Dancin' Dom impression on their face, you're sure to know where it was they made not such a good impression themselves. Dig it.

2009 brings us the 12th annual New York City Tattoo Convention, one of the top conventions on the planet. The convention routinely attracts the world's finest artists and vendors, and as a result, it is very difficult to get a space if you don't have one already. Only the best need apply. This year, as always, there will be sideshow performers, collectors from all over, and of course, the famous tattoo contest. The convention runs from Friday through Sunday evening (Check out the NYC Tattoo Convention on Myspace). DUFF'S will be hosting various artists and collectors from the convention all weekend as well, so be sure to come down to the bar at night this weekend for plenty of colorful company.

Here's the latest DUFF'S tattoos - Stay tuned for a new photo gallery here, featuring some of the far out and uncensored tattoos spotted at the bar !!

Check out LIQUID METAL this Thursday as I'll be appearing on the channel with my right hand man NIGHTCRAWLER to promote this Saturday's Black Label Society's CD/DVD release party at the bar. We'll be hangin' with our good friend and host Jose Mangin, talkin' shop about all things metal, and of course, pickin' some classic heavy tracks ( WHAM!, KAJAGOOGOO, WARRANT, etc.) for your listening pleasure - JD

SIRIUS - Channel 27
XM - Channel 42

For those of you missed the last night at the old bar, and especially for those of you who participated, and can't remember ... Here's a rated PG version of some of the bits and pieces from the final night at North 3rd Street, including the extensive "remodeling" at the end of the evening. Turn your volume UP for full effect:

Join us Saturday March 28th for a listening / release party as we spin the new QUEENSRYCHE disc, "AMERICAN SOLDIER"( Release date : March 31st ), the first time it will be heard publicly anywhere. Courtesy of our friends QUEENSRYCHE, ATCO Records, and RHINO, we will be giving away shirts, patches, dvds, signed copies of the album, and other one of a kind autographed items.

• Party starts at 9 PM
• As always, No cover charge
• Must be 21 and over with ID to attend

We've just uploaded the rest of "TALES FROM THE BARSIDE", a series of shorts where I discuss the bar's philosophy, stories of masturbating freaks and stalkers, and of course, Dancin' Dominick. In other words, good all American programing, just like tv, but here in convenient computer form. Enjoy - Jimmy Duff

Our friends in Brooklyn based SEVENTH VOID (featuring Johnny & Kenny from TYPE O NEGATIVE) did a photo shoot this week at bar for the June issue of Revolver magazine . The band is doing promo for their debut album "Heaven Is Gone", set to be released April 21st on Big Vin Records. The band will be having a release party for the disc on April 21 at Vinnie Paul's nightclub, The Clubhouse, in Dallas. In addition, SEVENTH VOID will also be holding a local release party at DUFF'S, date and details to be announced on this site and on the band's myspace page. The band's myspace page can be found HERE, where you can get more information, and hear the debut album's title track.

Our friends from Metal Couture dropped in last month to shoot their offerings for Spring 2009. Lots of cool pix from the shoot can be viewed HERE

SPRING 2009: Metal Couture rocked Duff's Bar in Brooklyn with a stellar metal line-up of models, musicians & rock personalities to show off the line's new Spring 2009 collection, including; Alex Skolnick (of Testament), Jose Mangin (Sirius XM's "Liquid Metal", Allison Hagendorf (Playboy's Rock The Rabbit), Melissa Mangin & M Lazar (of September Mourning). Photographs by Steve Prue & Karen Weiss.

Now, speaking of stylin' & profilin', here's some serious ink for ya. In fact, it's probably the finest piece of work in the history of tattooing. The good news - EVIL BILL just insured himself of gettin' a ton of free drinks for the commitment. The bad news - DUFF'S BROOKLYN is turning into a gay disco, starting next month ( Just fuckin' with ya Bill !!! ). Gotta love it, seriously, we're all extremely flattered here - Thanks E.B.

On Saturday February 21st, DUFF'S, along with Skulls N Bones.com, presents an exclusive listening party for Lamb of God's killer new disc "WRATH" (Release date: February 24th). The party starts at 9 PM and the new disc will be played in it's entirety at intervals throughout the night.

I've been getting a lot of people asking me what's the story with the bar's old location at North 3rd Street, aka " The Bunker". As planned, the space has been totally gutted, and is permanently closed. Demolition of the site is slated to begin as early as next week. It's gonna to be pretty fuckin' surreal to pass by the location one day and see a Starbucks or Baby Gap in it's place. Welcome to the new Northside.

Here's a cool email I received out of the blue from one of the demo folks:

Sir,
Just wanted to say that I did the pre-demolition environmental inspection of the old place and after looking over your web site and discovering what a historically significant landmark it truly was, I would like to say that it saddened me to have to do it. See I am a MAJOR metal head and grew up on Judas Priest mainly. Just wanted to say that wish I had known about it earlier and I would like to check out the new place on Marcy.

Fellow Metal Enthusiast,
Ed Townsend
Project manager
Environmental Consulting & Management Services

And that's that. There you have it, the end of the story for 28 North 3rd Street. - J.D.

This week The New York Press beat everyone to the punch with the first article (and cover story) on the bar's new location. To read the it click HERE.

Join us this Saturday, January 10th as the bar celebrates 10 years of rockin' New York City !!

It's been a seriously wild and varied trip as we hit 2009 (now with the bar in it's third location) in a city that has changed quite a bit since we began. We've had to stay on the move because the war with the yuppies for NYC, which started in the 1980's, has unfortunately been lost. No matter, nobody told us. We have managed to succeed regardless, to say the least. You can count us to keep flying the flag for hopefully another 20 years as we'll continue to stay true to the original vision of the bar - Old school, decadent NYC.

To help mark the occasion online, we're gonna throw the bar's myspace page a bone with a new photo album - A look back over the years with 100 or so never seen before photographs. I guess you could call em' "new" photos, they're sure to be new to you. Check em' out HERE in the photo section.Many thanks to everyone for the all the support over the years - At the end of the day, you're the ones that have, and continue to make it all possible. - Jimmy Duff

Our Motto : "To some it's business, to us, it's a lifestyle"