Formed in Kyoto in 1967 by Takashi Mizutani, Les Rallizes Dénudés became one of Japan’s most enigmatic and influential underground rock bands. Blending distorted psychedelia, feedback-drenched guitar work, and minimalist repetition, their sound bridged avant-garde art and raw emotional intensity. Though they rarely released official recordings and maintained a reclusive presence, their live performances and bootleg tapes inspired generations of experimental and noise musicians worldwide. Revered for their uncompromising vision, Les Rallizes Dénudés remain a cornerstone of Japan’s alternative music legacy.