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

Brady Ebert allegedly struck William Yates, father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, with his car in a violent incident

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's damaged side mirror, the glass cracked and distorted, reflecting a blurred, shadowy figure in the background, conceptually representing the violent aftermath of a personal dispute between musicians.A violent altercation between former bandmates exposes the dark underbelly of the music industry's personal disputes.Silver Spring Today

Brady Ebert, the former guitarist of the Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in the second degree and first-degree assault for allegedly hitting the 79-year-old father of Turnstile's lead singer Brendan Yates with his car. The incident occurred in the front yard of the Yates family home in Silver Spring, Maryland, where police say Ebert first drove up honking his horn and yelling obscenities before returning and striking William Yates with his vehicle.

Why it matters

The violent altercation between the former bandmates and their families highlights the personal tensions and fallout that can occur within a successful music group, especially one that has achieved mainstream recognition like Turnstile. The incident also raises questions about the band's handling of Ebert's 'harmful behavior' prior to his dismissal and the broader issue of violence affecting music communities.

The details

According to police, Ebert first drove up to the Yates family home on Sunday, honking his horn and yelling obscenities. He then allegedly returned and struck William Yates, causing 'severe physical trauma' that required surgery. Surveillance footage obtained by authorities shows Yates moving out of the way and throwing a rock at Ebert's vehicle before Ebert accelerated up the driveway and struck him. Ebert is said to have returned after the incident to yell that Yates 'deserved it'.

  • On Sunday, police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a car at the Yates family home.
  • On Tuesday, Brady Ebert was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the second degree and first-degree assault.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former guitarist of the Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile, who has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault for allegedly striking the father of the band's lead singer with his car.

Brendan Yates

The lead singer of the band Turnstile, whose 79-year-old father William Yates was allegedly struck by Ebert's car in the incident.

William Yates

The 79-year-old father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, who sustained 'severe physical trauma' after allegedly being struck by Ebert's car in the front yard of the family's home.

Turnstile

The Baltimore hardcore punk band that Ebert was a founding member of, before the band cut ties with him in 2022 'in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior.'

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What they’re saying

“Turnstile cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community. 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

“We have no language left for Brady.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

What’s next

Ebert is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 10th, where a judge will determine if he will be released on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This violent incident between former bandmates underscores the personal and professional challenges that can arise within successful music groups, especially when there are unresolved behavioral issues. It also highlights the need for better support systems and conflict resolution mechanisms within music communities to prevent such escalations of violence.