Metal Anarchy

As previously reported, ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert was recently charged with attempted first-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 frontman Brendan Yates. Now, according to Lambgoat, the musician is scheduled to stand trial on October 5. Prior to that, he will attend a pre-trial conference on September 3 and a motion hearing on September 25.

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.

Ebert was initially accused of second-degree murder, but the charge got upgraded due to the “clearly targeted attack.” As such, he could face life in prison.

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.