Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Charged with Attempted Murder of Bandmate's Father

Brady Ebert allegedly drove into 79-year-old William Yates, father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, in a targeted attack.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:23pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car side mirror, the surface textured and distorted by the harsh flash lighting, conveying a sense of violence and investigation without depicting any actual harm.A damaged car side mirror serves as a grim reminder of the escalating tensions that can arise from personal disputes within music communities.Baltimore Today

Brady Ebert, the former guitarist for the band Turnstile, has been charged with the attempted murder of his former bandmate's father, William Yates. According to reports, Ebert intentionally drove his car into the 79-year-old Yates, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred after Ebert had previously been fired from the band due to a 'consistent pattern of harmful behavior'.

Why it matters

The alleged attack highlights the potential for violence and escalating tensions when personal disputes spill over into criminal acts. It also raises questions about the responsibility of bands and music communities to address harmful behavior within their ranks before it leads to such extreme consequences.

The details

Police say Ebert showed up at the Yates family home, honking his horn and swearing, before leaving and then returning to allegedly strike William Yates with his car as Yates tried to flee. Ebert is said to have returned to the scene while Yates waited for emergency responders, allegedly telling him he 'deserved it'. Court records indicate Ebert has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, April 2, 2026.
  • Ebert is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 1, 2026.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former guitarist for the band Turnstile who has been charged with the attempted murder of his former bandmate's father.

William Yates

The 79-year-old father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, who was allegedly struck by Ebert's car and suffered serious injuries.

Brendan Yates

The frontman of the band Turnstile, whose father was the alleged victim of the attack by former bandmate Brady Ebert.

Turnstile

The band that previously employed Brady Ebert as their guitarist, before firing him due to a 'consistent pattern of harmful behavior'.

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What they’re saying

“We have no language left for Brady.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

What’s next

Ebert is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 1, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for music communities to have robust processes in place to address harmful behavior, before personal disputes escalate to the point of alleged attempted murder. It also raises broader questions about accountability and the responsibilities of artists, bands, and their fans.