Imagine being fired by your new band for publicly trashing your old one—especially when that old band just won their first Grammy. That’s exactly what happened to Brady Ebert, the former guitarist of Turnstile, who found himself at the center of a dramatic fallout this week. But here’s where it gets controversial: Ebert didn’t just leave Turnstile quietly—he went on social media to accuse them of pandering to their audience with their anti-ICE stance and misusing charity funds. Bold claims, right? And this is the part most people miss: his new band, THE S.E.T., didn’t hesitate to cut ties with him after the backlash.
Just last weekend, Turnstile celebrated a massive victory, taking home Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance. It was a moment of triumph for the band, but Ebert’s recent comments cast a shadow over the celebration. In a series of inflammatory posts, he claimed that Turnstile’s public stances on social issues were nothing more than a ploy to win over fans, and he even alleged financial misconduct. These statements didn’t sit well with THE S.E.T., who swiftly announced his removal from the band.
In a statement on social media, THE S.E.T. made their stance clear: ‘Brady is no longer a member of THE S.E.T. We will not stand by his ridiculous comments and behavior toward the members of our band and our community.’ They emphasized their commitment to Baltimore’s hardcore scene and thanked fans for their continued support.
Ebert’s departure from Turnstile in 2022 was anything but smooth, with reports of legal battles surfacing at the time. Now, his latest controversy has left many wondering: Was this a case of speaking his mind gone wrong, or a pattern of behavior that’s hard to ignore?
THE S.E.T., who recently announced their debut EP Self Evident Truth (due next month via Flatspot), had been gaining traction with their single ‘TMT.’ But with Ebert’s exit, the band is now at a crossroads. Will this drama derail their momentum, or will they rise above it?
Here’s the real question for you: Do artists have a responsibility to keep their opinions in check, especially when they could damage their own careers or those of others? Or should they speak freely, consequences be damned? Let us know in the comments—this is one debate that’s far from over.
