Brady Ebert, founding guitarist of the Grammy-winning rock band Turnstile, has been arrested for attempted second-degree murder after allegedly striking frontman Brendan Yates’ father with his car in a hit-and-run. The band had severed ties with Ebert in 2022 due to a “pattern of harmful behavior,” and now faces a devastating crisis as the 78-year-old victim recovers from a broken leg and severe trauma.
The Montgomery County Department of Police reported that Brady Ebert, 33, was arrested Tuesday on charges of one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault.Page Six The incident occurred last Sunday in Silver Spring, Maryland, when Ebert allegedly struck William Yates, 78—father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates—with his 2001 Buick following an argument in the neighbor’s driveway.
According to the police press release, Ebert and William Yates were involved in an argument that escalated when Ebert allegedly hit the elderly man with his vehicle and then fled the scene without calling 911 or rendering aid.Page Six Responding officers found William Yates with serious injuries, including a broken leg, and transported him to a local hospital. Detectives later located Ebert’s abandoned vehicle and obtained surveillance footage capturing the collision, leading to his arrest without bond. A preliminary hearing is set for May 1.
This violent incident casts a dark shadow over Turnstile, the Baltimore rock band Ebert helped found in 2010 alongside Brendan Yates, bassist Franz Lyons, and drummer Daniel Fang. Ebert performed on the band’s first three studio albums—Nonstop Feeling (2015), Time & Space (2018), and Glow On (2021)—before his departure in 2022. The band’s remaining members—now including guitarist Pat McCrory and keyboardist Meg Mills—pressed on to massive success, releasing the acclaimed album Never Enough in 2025, which won Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance at the 2026 Grammys.
- Nonstop Feeling (2015)
- Time & Space (2018)
- Glow On (2021)
- Never Enough (2025) – Grammy winner for Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance
Turnstile’s statement regarding Ebert’s arrest reveals a painful backstory: the band cut ties with him in 2022 in response to “a consistent pattern of harmful behavior” that ultimately included threats of violence. “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,” the statement explained, noting that Ebert’s “baseless tirades” continued publicly in the years that followed.Page Six The band emphasized that the recent escalation left them “with no language left for Brady,” while expressing gratitude that William Yates survived surgery and hoping for his full recovery.
The juxtaposition of Turnstile’s current zenith—celebrated at the Grammys and on global stages—with the alleged actions of a founding member creates a profound dissonance for fans. The band has long been praised for their energetic live shows and positive community impact, making this incident all the more jarring. Meanwhile, Ebert has been musically active since his departure, forming the new project The S.E.T. (The Self-Evident Truth), which released its debut single “T.M.T.” on January 26, 2026.Instagram
Why this matters extends beyond a simple crime report. It forces a reckoning with the complex dynamics within long-term creative partnerships, the limits of personal support in the face of repeated harmful behavior, and the devastating ripple effects when unresolved issues explode into violence. For Turnstile, a band that built a reputation on unity and resilience, the alleged involvement of a former member in such a traumatic event against the family of their frontman threatens to overshadow their hard-won legacy—no matter how separated they have been for years.
The fan community, which has rallied around Turnstile’s message of perseverance and joy, now faces a confusing and painful narrative. Online discussions are likely to grapple with sympathy for William Yates’ recovery, anger at the alleged act, and sadness over the fractured history of a band many felt represented a new golden age for rock. The band’s decision to publicly address Ebert’s past behavior—while carefully avoiding judgment on the pending legal case—shows a commitment to transparency that may help fans process the contradiction between the music they love and the actions of someone once central to its creation.
As the legal process unfolds, the focus must remain on the victim’s recovery and the integrity of the investigation. Turnstile’s path forward will involve navigating this tragedy while continuing to honor the music that earned them Grammy gold. The incident serves as a stark reminder that even the most triumphant artistic journeys can be marred by offstage turmoil, and that the consequences of severed relationships can echo in the most devastating ways.
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