Metal Anarchy

As previously reported, ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert was recently arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree assault after running a car into William Yates, the father of the group’s singer Brendan Yates. However, The Baltimore Banner are reporting that the murder charge has since been upped to first-degree. As such, there’s a possibility that the musician could be facing life in prison.

Police previously said Ebert was caught on surveillance footage at William’s home, honking and shouting obscenities. William appears to have tried to wave Ebert off, but he responded by swerving at him. As such, William threw a rock and hit his car.

Ebert then retaliated by striking William in the driveway. William, who suffered trauma to his legs, claims Ebert later returned, saying he “deserved it.” He also confirmed that Ebert has continued to cause issues following his firing from Turnstile.

Despite this, Ebert apparently told the district court commissioner that there is surveillance footage that contradicts the police’s assessment of the situation. He was quoted as saying: “I’m sorry, but this is pure self-defense. I was straight-up attacked.”

Ebert remains in custody without bail after being accused of “a clearly targeted attack” on William.