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

Brady Ebert accused of intentionally hitting 79-year-old William Yates, father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, with his car.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's damaged side mirror, the harsh flash illuminating the jagged edges and cracked surface, conveying a sense of violence and investigation.A violent incident between a former bandmate and a musician's father exposes the darker side of personal conflicts in the music industry.Montgomery Village Today

Founding Turnstile band member Brady Ebert has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for allegedly hitting 79-year-old William Yates, the father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, with his car. Ebert reportedly left the scene without contacting 911 or providing aid, and was later arrested after police found his abandoned vehicle and obtained surveillance footage of the incident.

Why it matters

The alleged attack is the latest incident in an ongoing dispute between Ebert and the Turnstile band members, who say they had to cut ties with Ebert in 2022 due to a "consistent pattern of harmful behavior" and escalating threats. The case highlights the potential for personal conflicts to turn violent, especially when involving family members of musicians.

The details

According to police, officers found William Yates in his front yard with "trauma to his lower extremities" and serious injuries, including a broken leg. Yates told police that the family has had "several previous incidents" with Ebert. Ebert allegedly left the scene without contacting 911 or providing aid, and police later located his abandoned vehicle and obtained surveillance footage that "captured the hit-and-run collision." Ebert is currently being held without bond, and a preliminary hearing is set for May 1.

  • On Tuesday, Ebert was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
  • The incident occurred in Montgomery Village, Maryland.
  • Ebert is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 1.

The players

Brady Ebert

A founding member of the band Turnstile who split from the group in 2022. He has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for allegedly hitting the father of Turnstile's frontman with his car.

William Yates

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

Brendan Yates

The frontman of the band Turnstile, whose father was allegedly attacked by former bandmate Brady Ebert.

Turnstile

A rock band known for hits like "Never Enough" and "Mystery," whose founding member Brady Ebert has been charged with the attempted murder of the father of the band's frontman.

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What they’re saying

“After exhausting every available resource to support his access to help and recovery, a boundary ultimately had to be set when healthy communication was no longer possible and he began threatening violence.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

“In the years since, his baseless tirades have continued in public. We never addressed it. We chose to protect his privacy and the circumstances around his departure, even when he did nothing to be deserving of that protection. Over the past few months, his threats only escalated further.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

“We are grateful that Mr Yates survived, has successfully undergone surgery, and we're hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

What’s next

Ebert is currently being held without bond, and a preliminary hearing in the case is set for May 1.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential for personal conflicts between musicians to escalate into violence, especially when family members become involved. It also raises questions about the band's handling of Ebert's departure and the ongoing tensions that led to the alleged attack.