Metal Injection

How many obsessive fan-boy deeds does it take to “terrify” Zakk Wylde? Just one: try an animal “sacrifice.” Providing the evidence is a Los Angeles-dwelling, obsessive fan, who purportedly left the animal carcass on the doorstep of shredding guru Zakk Wylde’s home.

Wylde was sufficiently creeped out, and was quick to file a restraining order against his overly affectionate, slightly misguided neighbor; according to Wylde’s police report, the 20 year old was immediately submitted for a 72-hour mental evaluation, and subsequently diagnosed as “mentally ill,” with Bipolar I Disorder.

While the whole antic could otherwise be construed as rather metal (how many black metal bands have named themselves in honor of the freshly bled goat/lamb/distantly related farm animal?), Wylde has given his neighbor the royal stamp of shame; until this Friday – the official court date – he is not allowed within a 100 yard radius of Wylde. Until then, Wylde might want to invest on a new crib. (That, or get the marinade ready.)