Brady Ebert, former guitarist of Grammy-winning band Turnstile, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly running over the father of lead singer Brendan Yates in a hit-and-run incident in Maryland.
The hardcore music scene is confronting a devastating reality: Brady Ebert, who served as guitarist for the acclaimed band Turnstile until 2022, was arrested and charged with felony attempted second-degree murder and felony first-degree assault. The charges arise from a violent encounter on Sunday in Silver Spring, Maryland, where Ebert allegedly struck William Yates, the 78-year-old father of Turnstile’s frontman Brendan Yates, with his 2001 Buick before fleeing the scene without rendering aid.
According to Montgomery County Court records, the incident began as an argument between Ebert and his neighbor, William Yates, in the victim’s driveway. Police reports confirm that Ebert used his vehicle as a weapon, striking the elderly man and leaving the scene without contacting emergency services. Surveillance footage led detectives to identify Ebert’s vehicle, resulting in an arrest warrant and his taken into custody on Tuesday. He is currently held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
This tragedy unfolds against a backdrop of documented tension between Ebert and Turnstile. The band released a statement clarifying that they severed ties with Ebert in 2022 due to a “consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community.” After attempting to support his recovery, the band was forced to set a boundary when “healthy communication was no longer possible and he began threatening violence.” In the years since, Ebert engaged in public tirades against the group, which Turnstile ignored to protect his privacy. However, the band noted that “over the past few months, his threats only escalated further,” culminating in the physical attack on Brendan Yates’ father. “This past week, that violence led to a physical attack when Brady went to the house of Brendan’s parents and used his vehicle to run over Brendan’s father, causing severe physical trauma,” the statement continued. The band expressed relief that William Yates survived surgery and is hopeful for his recovery, concluding with a plea for privacy: “We have no language left for Brady.”
The band’s statement, detailed in Entertainment Weekly’s reporting, paints a picture of prolonged instability and unaddressed threats. Turnstile, formed in Baltimore in 2010, has risen to the pinnacle of the rock world in recent years. They have released four studio albums, with their 2023 record Never Enough earning them the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. Their track “Birds” also won Best Metal Performance, cementing their status as one of music’s most dynamic acts. Their sound—a kinetic blend of hardcore punk and melodic experimentation—has garnered a fiercely dedicated global fanbase, making this incident particularly jarring for a community that celebrates the band’s positive energy.
Fans have mobilized on social media to support the Yates family, with many expressing disbelief that someone so close to the band’s inner circle could commit such an act. The contrast between Turnstile’s uplifting anthems and this real-world violence has sparked intense discussion about the pressures of touring, mental health in the music industry, and the boundaries between personal conflict and public persona. Some fans have speculated about the band’s future, wondering if this tragedy will impact their creative output or touring schedule, though Turnstile has not addressed these questions directly.
Legally, Ebert faces severe penalties if convicted. The charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault carry significant prison terms in Maryland. The case also highlights the legal system’s handling of hit-and-run incidents involving vulnerable victims. As the process moves forward, the music world watches with a mix of sorrow and concern for all involved.
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