Former Turnstile Guitarist Charged with Attempted Murder

Brady Ebert accused of striking ex-bandmate's father with car in Silver Spring, Maryland

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:40pm

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An extreme close-up of a damaged car side mirror, capturing the harsh, gritty aftermath of a violent incident without depicting any actual violence or victims.A violent confrontation between a former Turnstile guitarist and his ex-bandmate's father exposes the potential for escalating tensions in the music industry.Silver Spring Today

A former guitarist for the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate's father with his car, badly injuring him in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the potential for violence and escalating tensions within the music industry, particularly when personal disputes spill over into physical confrontations. It also raises questions about the responsibility of bands to address harmful behavior by former members.

The details

According to charging documents, Brady Ebert, 33, drove up to the home of William Yates, the 79-year-old father of Turnstile lead singer Brendan Yates, and began yelling obscenities. Ebert then swerved his car toward William Yates, missing him, before Yates threw a rock at Ebert's vehicle. Ebert then turned sharply into the driveway and struck Yates as he was trying to run away, leaving him with a bone sticking out of his leg.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, April 3, 2026.
  • Ebert was arrested on Tuesday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Brady Ebert

A former guitarist for the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile who has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault.

William Yates

The 79-year-old father of Turnstile lead singer Brendan Yates, who was struck by Ebert's car and suffered a serious leg injury.

Brendan Yates

The lead singer of the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile, and the son of William Yates.

Erin Gerber

William Yates' daughter, who witnessed the incident and told authorities that Ebert had struck her father with his car.

Turnstile

The Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band that Ebert was formerly a guitarist for, before the band cut ties with him in 2022 due to a 'consistent pattern of harmful behavior.'

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful that Mr. Yates survived, has successfully undergone surgery, and we're hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery. We have no language left for Brady.”

— Turnstile

“That does not, in this instance, warrant extra detention.”

— John Costello, Ebert's lawyer

What’s next

The judge ordered Ebert held without bond, and he will face a trial for the attempted murder and assault charges.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential for violence and escalating tensions within the music industry, particularly when personal disputes between former bandmates turn physical. It also raises questions about the responsibility of bands to address harmful behavior by former members in order to protect their community.