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

Brady Ebert allegedly hit Brendan Yates' 78-year-old dad with his car in a dispute

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:24pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a violent incident involving a vehicle.A shattered car side mirror reflects a haunting red glow, symbolizing the violent aftermath of a personal dispute that escalated beyond control.Silver Spring Today

Brady Ebert, the former guitarist of Grammy-winning hardcore band Turnstile, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault after allegedly hitting lead singer Brendan Yates' 78-year-old father, William Yates, with his car in Silver Spring, Maryland. Ebert was arrested on Tuesday and is currently being held without bond.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and potential for violence within the music industry, especially when personal disputes escalate. It also raises questions about mental health support and accountability for artists, as well as the broader societal issue of elder abuse.

The details

According to police, Ebert was involved in an argument with William Yates in the neighbor's driveway on Sunday. During the incident, Ebert allegedly struck the 78-year-old with his 2001 Buick and then left the scene without contacting emergency services or providing aid. Authorities reviewed surveillance footage and located Ebert's vehicle, leading to his arrest on Tuesday.

  • On Sunday, April 2, 2026 at 4:41 p.m., police responded to a reported hit-and-run collision in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  • On Tuesday, April 4, 2026, police arrested Brady Ebert and charged him with felony attempted second-degree murder and felony first-degree assault.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former guitarist of the Grammy-winning hardcore band Turnstile, who has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

Brendan Yates

The lead singer of Turnstile, whose 78-year-old father was allegedly hit by Ebert's car.

William Yates

The 78-year-old father of Turnstile's lead singer Brendan Yates, who was allegedly struck by Ebert's car.

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What they’re saying

“We have no language left for Brady. Please respect our privacy at this time.”

— Turnstile, Band Statement

What’s next

Ebert is currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. The judge will decide on his bail status in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better mental health support and accountability measures within the music industry, as well as the broader societal issue of elder abuse. It also highlights the potential for personal disputes to escalate into violence, with tragic consequences.