Turnstile Founding Member Faces Serious Criminal Charges
Brady Ebert, the guitarist and founding member of the hardcore punk group Turnstile, has been arrested on an attempted second-degree murder charge, according to police records from Montgomery County, Maryland. The 33-year-old musician was taken into custody on March 31, with the charges stemming from an incident that occurred on Sunday, March 29.
Legal Proceedings and Additional Charges
In addition to the attempted murder allegations, Ebert has been charged with one count of assault. He made his first court appearance on April 1 and is currently being held without bail, pending further legal proceedings. The arrest marks a dramatic turn for the musician, who was one of the original members of Turnstile when the band formed in 2010.
Ebert's Departure from Turnstile and Subsequent Projects
Ebert left Turnstile in 2022 after performing with the band for twelve years. At the time of his departure, his bandmates—Brendan Yates, Daniel Fang, and Franz Lyons—did not provide a specific explanation for his exit. In a shared statement, they expressed being 'deeply grateful for our time together' with Ebert.
Following his exit from Turnstile, Ebert formed a new band called The S.E.T. in 2025. However, he had already been absent from Turnstile's tours, with Greg Cerwonka of Take Offence initially replacing him, and later Meg Mills serving as touring guitarist.
Controversial Exit from The S.E.T. and Allegations
Ebert's involvement with The S.E.T. was short-lived, as he was kicked out of the band weeks before the scheduled release of their debut album, Self Evident Truth, on March 6. The band announced the split in an Instagram post, stating: 'Brady is no longer a member of THE S.E.T. We will not stand by his ridiculous comments and behaviour toward the members of our band and our community.'
The controversy stemmed from Ebert's comments on social media, where he responded to journalist Jesea Lee's repost of Turnstile's graphic reading 'abolish ICE' (referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency). Ebert claimed that 'no one in Turnstile cares at all about ethics or social issues in general' and accused them of 'just pandering to their audience.'
He further alleged that frontman Brendan Yates stole $4,000 from a charity gig that had raised $10,000 for healthcare for the homeless, claiming Yates used the money to pay a merchandise bill under false pretenses. Ebert also addressed rumors about a restraining order, stating in Instagram comments that drummer Daniel Fang had filed one, but it was denied by a judge due to insufficient evidence, with Ebert claiming the matter was based solely on text messages.
Turnstile's Success and Current Status
Turnstile has not publicly commented on Ebert's exit beyond the initial announcement or his allegations regarding the restraining order and misuse of funds. The band has achieved significant success in recent years, gaining popularity with their 2021 album Glow On and chart success with Never Enough last year. This year, they secured their first Grammy Awards for best metal performance and best rock album.
As of now, neither Turnstile nor the police have provided further comments on Ebert's arrest. The case continues to develop, with Ebert remaining in custody as legal proceedings advance.
