Chaotic Neutral is a force to be reckoned with. The powerful Indianapolis-based hardcore outfit blends braun with sheer intensity to their impressive onslaught of hardcore tunes. The group will be a part of Hardcore Night for Punk Rock Night, July 9.

We caught up with James Lyter to talk about hardcore in Indianapolis and the album they are going to drop tomorrow night. You won’t want to miss it.

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What got you into playing hardcore especially in a city that is not typically known for its hardcore scene?

I started playing in punk bands in high school. It was natural progression, I guess. Indianapolis actually has a pretty solid and sustainable hardcore scene. There are lots of great bands within that umbrella term who are totally awesome, playing lots of shows, touring, and bringing touring bands through Indy. We also have a handful of solid individuals who are not in bands, who do massive amounts of work to keep the Indy punk/hc scene alive and well.

What led to the formation of Chaotic Neutral?

Chaotic Neutral formed after the breakup of Slow Motion Enslavement and Critical Response Team. Jon, Ian, and Chubbz (original drummer) were all in SME. Micah, Chubbz, and Bake were all in C.R.T. It just worked out.

Tell us about the album you are working on?

We just put out a 7”. We will be ‘releasing’ it Saturday at the Melody Inn. We have a few songs recorded for a forthcoming split with our Bloomington buds, Rat Storm. Those are the two immediate releases; we have some ideas for the future as well.

How important do you feel like this Punk Rock Night show will be and gathering a community of hardcore bands together as well as the Indianapolis scene in general?

Punk Rock Night shows are always really fun. I am not sure how important this show will be. I don’t know if any punk show is ever really that important. That said, this particular lineup is one that I am really looking forward to, and the Melody Inn is such a great bar to play or attend a show.

What is the band doing to get out more and generate a buzz about hardcore music and what does the band have up their sleeves for the rest of 2011?

As far as generating a buzz about hardcore, I guess we will just keep playing shows. Three of us volunteer at the Dojo (local D.I.Y. venue) and book shows for local and touring bands. As for the rest of 2011, we are working to get the split with Rat Storm out, and we are going to be selling the new 7”. Besides that, I guess we will keep writing songs, joking around, and playing shows.