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

Brady Ebert accused of deliberately striking William Yates with his car in a targeted attack

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:40pm

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A former guitarist for the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly chasing down and striking the father of his former bandmate with his car, seriously injuring the 79-year-old man.

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 police, Brady Ebert, 33, drove up to the home of William Yates, the father of Turnstile lead singer Brendan Yates, and began yelling obscenities. Ebert then allegedly swerved his car towards Yates, who threw a rock at Ebert's vehicle. Ebert then turned sharply into the driveway and struck Yates as he tried to flee, with the impact causing a bone to protrude from Yates' leg.

  • On Sunday, police responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  • Ebert was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.
  • During a bond hearing on Thursday, Ebert appeared via video and disputed the authorities' account of the incident.

The players

Brady Ebert

A 33-year-old former guitarist for the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile, who has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault for allegedly striking the father of his former bandmate with his car.

William Yates

The 79-year-old father of Turnstile lead singer Brendan Yates, who was seriously injured when Ebert allegedly struck him with his car.

Brendan Yates

The lead singer of the Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile, whose father was allegedly attacked by former bandmate Brady Ebert.

Erin Gerber

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

Turnstile

The Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band that cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 due to a 'consistent pattern of harmful behavior' and threats of violence.

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What they’re saying

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

— John Costello, Ebert's lawyer

“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

What’s next

The judge ordered Ebert held without bond, and he is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

The takeaway

This 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 in order to protect their communities.