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

Brady Ebert claims he hit Brendan Yates' father with his car in 'self-defense', but new audio reveals band's long history of fearing Ebert's 'harmful behavior'.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:21pm

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In a shocking turn of events, former TURNSTILE guitarist Brady Ebert has been charged with the attempted murder of his ex-bandmate Brendan Yates' father, William Yates. Ebert claims the incident was an act of 'self-defense', but newly uncovered audio recordings from 2022 show the band had previously sought a restraining order against Ebert due to his 'threats to our physical safety' stemming from his 'heavy drug use' and 'spiraling' behavior after being removed from the band.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing concerns about the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and violence within the music industry. It also raises questions about the legal system's ability to intervene and protect artists from escalating threats, even when clear warning signs are present.

The details

According to the Baltimore Banner's reporting, in 2022 TURNSTILE sought a peace order against Ebert, with lead singer Brendan Yates testifying that Ebert had been 'creeping around my father's house' and making 'threats to our physical safety' due to his 'heavy drug use' and 'spiraling' behavior after being removed from the band. However, the judge denied the order, ruling there was no evidence Ebert would commit 'legitimate acts' against the band. Now, just four years later, Ebert is accused of deliberately running over William Yates with his car, an act he claims was 'self-defense' against an 'attack' by the 79-year-old.

  • In August 2022, TURNSTILE sought a restraining order against Ebert.
  • On March 29, 2026, Ebert allegedly struck William Yates with his car.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former guitarist of the band TURNSTILE who is now charged with the attempted murder of his ex-bandmate's father.

Brendan Yates

The lead singer of TURNSTILE, who testified about Ebert's threatening behavior in the 2022 restraining order case.

William Yates

The 79-year-old father of Brendan Yates, who was allegedly struck by Ebert's car and is currently recovering in the hospital.

TURNSTILE

The hardcore punk band that cut ties with Ebert in 2022 due to his 'harmful behavior' and 'threats to our physical safety'.

Daniel Fang

The drummer of TURNSTILE, who testified about Ebert's 'resentful' and 'spiraling' behavior after being removed from the band.

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What they’re saying

“We collectively decided that [Ebert] was unfit to play in the band.”

— Daniel Fang, Drummer, TURNSTILE

“Our evaluation is that he's become resentful. He's been spiraling with his acute drug use. In a group chat that was addressed to all of us, he threatened our safety.”

— Daniel Fang, Drummer, TURNSTILE

“Ebert told his ex-bandmates that they needed to send him $10,000 or physical harm would come to them.”

— Brendan Yates, Lead Singer, TURNSTILE

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Brady Ebert out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for the music industry to better address mental health and substance abuse issues among artists, as well as the legal system's challenges in intervening before threats escalate into violence.