Former Turnstile Guitarist Charged with Attempted Murder

Brady Ebert accused of intentionally striking bandmate's father with vehicle in Silver Spring

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:59pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's damaged side mirror, capturing the harsh, gritty details of the crime scene without depicting any actual violence or victims.A damaged car part serves as a stark visual metaphor for the escalating tensions between former bandmates that led to a violent confrontation.Silver Spring Today

The former lead guitarist for the Grammy-winning rock band Turnstile, Brady Ebert, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder and first-degree assault after allegedly hitting the band's vocalist's father, William Yates, with his vehicle, causing serious injuries. According to police, the incident stemmed from an ongoing feud between Ebert and the Yates family after Ebert was removed from the band in 2020.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of the case, involving a former member of a popular band, has drawn significant attention. It also highlights the potential dangers of unresolved personal conflicts escalating to violence, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to such incidents within tight-knit music communities.

The details

On Sunday, March 30, Ebert allegedly began harassing the daughter of Yates, Erin Gerber, and her husband at their Silver Spring home. Ebert then returned to the location and intentionally struck Yates with his vehicle while Yates was in the driveway, according to police. Yates was taken to the hospital with trauma to his lower body. Ebert then fled the scene but later returned, yelling that Yates 'deserved it' before leaving again. Police were able to identify Ebert's vehicle and arrest him on Tuesday.

  • On Sunday, March 30, Ebert allegedly began harassing Erin Gerber and her husband.
  • On March 30, Ebert allegedly struck Yates with his vehicle in the driveway.
  • Ebert was arrested on Tuesday, April 2.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former lead guitarist for the Grammy-award-winning rock band Turnstile, who is facing charges of attempted murder and first-degree assault.

William Yates

The father of Turnstile's vocalist, who was allegedly struck by Ebert's vehicle, causing serious injuries.

Erin Gerber

The daughter of William Yates, who Ebert allegedly began harassing prior to the incident.

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What’s next

Ebert is being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This high-profile case involving a former member of a popular band highlights the potential dangers of unresolved personal conflicts escalating to violence, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to such incidents within tight-knit music communities.