We put together a clip here of some of the antics from our buddy "Rusty's" birthday party at the bar back in April. The audio is the song "Blood on Wood" from Richard's band, and self titled debut Charred Walls of the Damned (and it has absolutely nothing to do with menstrual sex or prison rape). The video is, unfortunately, rated "G" and SFW.

CBS News online recently posted another one of their "Best of NY" lists, this time honoring the best Biker Bars in the city, with DUFF'S making the cut. The article can be viewed: HERE

We're back at it again this year with our friends from DEFCON Hot Sauce!! We're fryin' up 200 pounds of chicken wings and flavoring em' with three different kinds of DEFCON wing sauce : # 1, # 2, and # 3 (there will also be a very limited amount of the fucking blisteringly hot ZERO as well). The free party starts at 9 PM, and, unfortunately, is contingent on the weather, so hopefully we won't get any rain.

"NO BLUE CHEESE - DON'T EVEN ASK !!!"

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.