Brady Ebert, the former guitarist for American hardcore outfit Turnstile, has reignited controversy around his 2022 departure by publicly accusing his ex-bandmates of hypocrisy, ethical indifference and financial misconduct. The accusations surfaced in a heated social media exchange this week after Turnstile shared a politically charged post on Instagram.
Turnstile’s Instagram story that featured a sign reading “abolish ICE.” In the comments, Ebert was sharply critical of what he described as the band’s performative politics. “Lmao, no one in turnstile cares at all about ethics or social issues in general, they’re just pandering to their audience,” Ebert wrote, suggesting that the group’s social messaging is insincere and aimed at image rather than conviction.
Ebert didn’t stop there. He also leveled serious allegations concerning the handling of funds from one of Turnstile’s early benefit shows. According to his comment, the band held a free concert where all proceeds were purportedly earmarked for healthcare for the homeless, with approximately $10,000 raised. Ebert claimed that he observed band member Brendan Yates allegedly taking $4,000 from those funds under the pretext of paying a “merch bill,” which Ebert insists was false.
Ebert’s social media remarks also addressed the circumstances surrounding his departure from Turnstile in 2022, which has long been understood as contentious. Around the time he left the band, drummer Daniel Fang reportedly filed a restraining order against Ebert, though few specifics were publicly detailed. Ebert directly confronted that episode in his recent comments.
“Also my friends filed a restraining order and guess what, they had two lawyers with them and I showed up to court by myself and the judge DENIED the restraining order… Because there was no statute in the laws about what qualifies for a restraining order that they were able to meet the requirements of,” Ebert wrote. “In other words they had no reason to file it… the judge agreed with me without me even having to testify… next time before you spread bullshit misinformation say that shit to my face.”
As of publication, neither Turnstile nor their representatives have publicly responded to Ebert’s accusations. The band continues to tour and release music following the success of their critically acclaimed albums, including Glow On and Never Enough, with current lineup members Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons, Pat McCrory, Meg Mills and Daniel Fang.
For his part, Ebert has been working on new music, including the upcoming debut EP from his new band, The S.E.T., suggesting that this public airing of grievances coincides with his next musical chapter.
