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A thank you from North Shore Animal League to everyone who purchased our 2024 Peter Steele tribute shirt. We hope to bring you another one in 2025.
Congratulations to Krampus himself (Johnny), the winner of our 19th annual Dimebag guitar raffle. This year we raised $940 for the VH1 Save the Music foundation. Our thanks to everyone who participated this year. Direct donations can be made https://www.savethemusic.org/
From The North Shore Animal League - A thank you to everyone who purchased our 2023 Peter Steele tribute shirt. #nokillshelter
Depeche Mode's new album, "Memento Mori", features the bar's hearse in some of it's promotional material ( Good Dudes, DM).
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Congratulations to Phil E. From Long Island, the winner of our 18th annual Dimebag guitar raffle. This year we raised $460, which will be donated to Vh1's Save The Music Foundation.
Thanks from VH1'S Save The Music Foundation to everyone who participated in our 2021 Dimebag guitar raffle.
Congratulations to Tomas from Queens, the winner of our 2020 Dimebag Darrell guitar raffle. We raised $570 for the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation - Our thanks to everyone who participated this year.
About HALLOWEEN - For the first time (since Bill Clinton was President), we won't be hosting a proper Halloween party. We WILL be celebrating all weekend at the bar, with social distancing protocols in place. What this means - limited space/first come first seated. It is what it is folks. Have a SAFE and FUN Halloween - from your friends at Duff's, where everyday is Halloween
Today is our first day back with (limited) indoor seating - First come, first seated - You will be informed of all state ordered protocol when you arrive and have your temperature checked - (not rectally BTW, sorry). Some outdoor seating will still be available as well. Let the good times (safely) roll once again!
Photo by Brandon Mickman
In the midst of a global pandemic, we all raised over $11,000 for animals in need. Peter would be proud. This thanks is for everyone who participated - You Rock!
To contribute directly to The North Shore Animal League: Click here to donate to the North Shore Animal League
It's official. We'll be closed for at least 2 to 8 weeks, per the Mayor's office. We'll keep you posted with any new developments, of course. Thank you for your support, and to quote Mr. Kilmister - "Stay Clean" (and safe!) - Your friends at Duff's #666
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Save the date! Next Monday is our 11th annual blood drive!! All donors will receive a free Duff's blood drive t-shirt (pictured below). The drive starts at 6pm at the bar and runs until 11pm.
Congratulations to Pete from Yonkers, our 2019 Dimebag guitar raffle winner. This year we raised $930 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation - Our thanks to everyone who participated. If you'd like to contribute to STMF directly, you may do so here: https://www.savethemusic.org/
This Saturday, December 7th, is our 15th annual Dimebag tribute night, honoring the legendary Dimebag Darrell. All proceeds from our guitar raffle will go to VH1's Save the Music Foundation, per usual.
Check out our buds SILVERTOMB in the January 2020 issue of Decibel Magazine (out now). Photo - Steve Prue @ Duff's
September 25, 2019
Fun in the sun - The bar's 1990 Cadillac Hearse won "STRANGEST CAR" yesterday in the 2019 Coney Island Mermaid Parade Car show \m/
A thank you from The North Shore Animal League to everyone who purchased our 2019 Peter Steele tribute shirt. Big thanks also to Joey James Hernandez for the great artwork, Peter's family for granting us the privilege of doing this, and to Cris of The Boneyard Rock Shop for all of his hard work. (Appropriately, there's a "typo" - The correct spelling of Peter's name is RATAJCZYK, and will be corrected on the official record).
Our thanks to everyone who purchased our 2019 Peter Steele tribute shirt - We raised $8588 for the North Shore Animal League. That's alotta dog chow. Special thanks to The Boneyard Rock Shop for their invaluable assistance, Joey James Hernandez for the amazing artwork, and of course, Peter's family for their blessings and support.
We're very honored to have been part of the new Hellyeah video, "333". The video is a tribute to our Bud, and big Duff's supporter, Vinnie Paul, R.I.P. It was filmed in and around the bar, and was as fun as it looks. Check it out, it rips!!
This Thursday is our 10th Annual Blood Drive for The New York Blood Center. All donors (and attempted donors) will receive a free blood drive event shirt (pictured). The blood drive is at the bar and begins at 6:30pm, and runs to 11:30pm. "Give Blood, Save Lives!!"
Dime Bank has announced it's "Best of Brooklyn" for 2019, with Duff's winning "Best Beer and Shot Special Bar in Brooklyn"
A thank you letter from VH1 STMF to everyone who participated in our 2018 Dean Dimebag Guitar raffle:
Check out the new Naughty Noir calendar, shot in and around NYC by our buddy Max Sequeira. It includes a couple of photos from Duff's as well, including the photo below. Check out Naughty Noir on Instagram @naughtynoirshow
A big congratulations to the newly minted Mr & Mrs. Powers, who were married at the bar Saturday evening. As Spock would say, may they live long and prosper.
Congratulations to our 2018 Dean Dimebag guitar raffle winner, Joe Minutillo. We raised $1,180 this year for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Our thanks to Dean Guitars, the Pantera camp, and of course, everyone who participated this year.
Last week, Peter Steele's family very generously donated this stage prop to bar. It was originally used during the Jägermeister Hatebreed/Type O Negative co-headlining tour in 2008.
Now in stock - Duff's wristbands - You asked for it - In "Creepy Green". $6 each, or two for $10.FREE shipping in the USA (International orders inquire about shipping cost). Grab em' & tons of other cool metal swag at The Boneyard Rock Shop *HERE*
8 New photos were uploaded to the photo gallery - *Photo Gallery*
We'd like to thank everyone who purchased our annual Peter Steele tribute shirt. This year we raised $8,825, which will be donated to The North Shore Animal League. The shirt was a limited edition, so we no longer have any in stock, or for sale. For information on the 2019 tribute shirt, please follow us on Instagram for up to the minute updates on all things bar related: Duff's Brooklyn (@duffsbrooklyn) . Instagram photos and videos
Anyone who would like to donate to The North Shore Animal League may do so here: North Shore Animal League America | World's Largest Animal Rescue Org
10 Magazine recently published a photo spread that was shot on location at Duff's. The Victoria's Secret models were modeling a fashion collaboration between Victoria's Secret and Balmain, titled "Victoria's Secret x Balmain". Photos by Derek Ridgers. You can view all of the photos in the Gallery HERE
Our 9th Annual Blood Drive is Thursday, February 1st, 6pm to 4am. Everyone who gives blood, or attempts to give blood, will receive a free custom event shirt (see image below).
GIVE BLOOD - SAVE LIVES
From the New York Blood Center:
Come shed some blood for the greater good in a famous Heavy Metal Bar. The World Famous Duff's Brooklyn 9th annual blood drive is Thursday 2/1 from 6:30-11:00pm. The blood drive will be held on our "Blood Vessel" mobile bus but go IN the bar before or after you donate. This blood drive is a sentimental favorite! You won't feel out of place if you don't know Slayer from Black Sabbath. You will still be saving lives and meeting the cool and generous humanitarians who party at the jewel of Williamsburg bar land. No other blood drive is this blood drive!
For questions about eligibility to donate due to travel outside the U.S., medications or medical conditions, call 1-800-688-0900.
For information about the Donor Advantage Program, please visit www.mydonoradvantage.com.
Congratulations to our 2017 Dean Dimebag Guitar winner, Tamara Hein, from Long Island. This year we raised $1120 for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Out thanks to everyone who participated this year. If you'd like to contribute to S.T.M.F directly, here's a link to their web site: http://www.vh1savethemusic.org/
Happy New Year everyone, from your friends at DUFF'S
Starting today, we will be giving away tickets to Metal shows at our neighbors - The Knitting Factory. Follow us on instagram for your opportunities:
http://instagram.com/duffsbrooklyn
The giveaways will be nice and simple, no pain in the ass hoops to jump through.
Four new photos added to the Photo Gallery
Our 11th Annual WINGFEST, which usually happens around the end of August, is being pushed back into September this year.
As soon as we have the new date, we'll let you know.
Wingfest - noun; An annual event at Duff's, which features 200 pounds of free chicken wings, seasoned with the world's best hot sauce, DEFCON.
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This year's Peter Steele tribute raised a record $6,585 for the North Shore Animal League. For everyone who contributed in the Big Guy's memory, this Bud's for you:
Our 2017 Peter Steele tribute night will be held at the bar on Friday, April 14th.
The piece can viewed online here: Brooklyn 100 Influencer: Jimmy Duff, Duff's
Thanks coming a little late this year, but it's all good.
Illustration by Jorge Columbo, courtesy of The New Yorker Magazine
Check out the latest bit on the bar at The New Yorker Magazine's web site, from the week of February 6th, 2017:
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/06/a-heavy-metal-bar-for-outsiders
Our 8th annual blood drive is this Thursday, at the bar, from 6:30PM to 11PM. Free refreshments will be served, courtesy of The New York Blood Center. In addition, all donors, and all those who attempt to donate, will receive a free Duff's blood drive t- shirt (image pictured below). Please donate if you can, or pass on the information to a friend - Giving blood saves lives !!!
GIVING BLOOD = VERY METAL 
Congratulations to Williamsburg native "Biker Joe", who won our 2016 Dimebag guitar raffle. We raised $1150 for VH1's Save The Music Foundation this year - Our thanks to everyone who participated!
Get more Decibel here:
Decibel Magazine
Killer interview with our not so secret metalhead friend,Jessica Pimentel (with some photos shot at the bar). Here's a link to the article:
'OITNB''s Metalhead: Inside Jessica Pimentel's Double Life - Rolling Stone
From Gothamist.com:
"DUFF’S: It’s no surprise that New York’s ultimate metal bar is also home to one of the best hard-rocking jukes as well. Headbang your way through selections from Metallica, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Coheed and Cambria, Manowar, Dismemberment and more. Sure, the place looks like a heavy metal word cloud come to life, but one thing that’s not scary about Duff’s is the friendly server and relaxed crowd. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a spin on the bar’s “Wheel of Misfortune,” where you could “win” free jukebox plays, drinks, 15 minutes in a gimp cage or a “Coney Island whitefish” shot (google it, if you dare)."
View the entire article here:The 10 Best Jukeboxes In NYC: Gothamist
Our good Buddy Richard Christy showin' Duff's some love in the new issue of Decibel Magazine.
We'd like to publicly congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berenger, who were married at the bar last week by Reverend Jimmy Duff. They are the 4th couple to be married at the bar, and we wish them much health and happiness in their life together.
For daily posts and updates, follow Duff's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duffsbrooklyn/
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Our buds , Lacuna Coil, stopped by the bar for some good times last week on their night off. The band is currently on tour promoting their new album "DELIRIUM" (which released Thursday, May 27th).
Lacuna Coil - Delirium - Amazon.com Music
If you missed their local show last week, band will be returning to NYC Thursday, June 9th at The Gramercy Theatre.
Our annual Peter tribute night was a great time, and a tremendous success - We raised $3100 in tribute tee shirt sales (a record amount for the event). All funds have been donated to The North Shore Animal League Of America, in memory of Peter Steele. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the event, especially Johnny and Kenny (and Slitzty!) from Type O Negative, Peter's sister, Cathy, and as always, Joey Hernandez for designing the charity shirt.
"Don't go there to mourn, but to celebrate" R.I.P. Peter Steele, 1962 - 2010
This Saturday, April 9th, Duff's will be hosting our annual Peter Steele tribute night at the bar. In what began as an informal gathering of fans every April (And still remains"informal"), has grown into an annual event. Every year, people come to the bar this night from all over the country (and someone from Thailand one year!) to celebrate all things Peter. We also sell a tribute shirt, authorized by Peter's family, with 100% of the proceeds to benefit The North Shore Animal League. The party starts at 9PM, and as always - No cover charge, 21+ with valid ID.
Duff's gets a shout out in travelmag.com's "20 Essential Dive Bars In New York City", you can view the article here: http://www.travelmag.com/articles/dive-bars-in-new-york/
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Our annual Peter Tribute Shirt is now on presale starting today, and it ends next Tuesday at midnight. The shirts are shipped worldwide (inquire about shipping rates), and will ship by April 11th, 2016. 100% of the proceeds from the shirts will go to The North Shore Animal League. More details on our annual Peter Steele tribute night TBA. Here's the link for the shirts and The Boneyard Rock Shop: store.boneyardrockshop.com.
We hope you'll join us at the bar for our 7th annual blood drive, Thursday February 4th. The New York Blood Center "Bloodmobile" arrives around 5 pm and the first donors are taken at approximately 6 pm. Free snacks and refreshments will be made available to all the donors, and Duff's is giving each donor (including those who attempt to donate, and are refused for whatever reason) a free event t shirt (pictured below). You can get more information on giving blood, including other blood drives if you can't make it to ours, here, on the New York Blood Center Facebook page.
"GIVE BLOOD - SAVE LIVES"
Due to the virtual shutdown of New York City because of the blizzard, we have no choice but to postpone our anniversary party until next week, Saturday January 30th. THE GOOD NEWS is that we are still OPEN today, our usual hours, 6 pm to 4 am !!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone - Your friends at DUFF'S
This year's winner is Claude Carril from Brooklyn. We raised $760 in raffle tickets, all of which will of course go to VH1's Save Music Foundation. Our thanks to everyone who participated this year, and thanks to John & John from Dean Guitars, John C., and of course Dean Guitars. If you wish to contribute to VH1's STMF directly, you can do so here: VH1 Save The Music Foundation
We'll be giving away our 11th Dean Dimebag guitar with our annual raffle that starts Saturday, at our Dimebag tribute night. We have raised well over $10,000 since we started, and we hope you'll join in for a good cause. Party starts at 10 PM.
Our buds MALON reppin' Duff's in their new album art \m/
Photos from Priest's latest swing through the New York City area have been posted HERE
We're all very bummed hear of the passing Frank Watkins. We had a lot of good time over the years with Frank and the Obituary guys over the years - R.I.P. Dude.
