Did you ever hear the legend of DJ Mantis? Don’t worry if not, Chino Moreno can fill you in. When Kerrang! catches up with him, he’s in the middle of a “little morning frolic” on the quiet residential streets of Bend, Oregon. Physically, he’s moving forward through the snow-blushed pavements, but his mind is otherwise traipsing down memory lane. Picture this: it’s around the turn of the millennium and Chino – iconic frontman of Deftones – is riding in the car of his friend and fellow rock luminary Shaun Lopez of Far. Mid-ride, a CD is produced bearing the name ‘DJ Mantis’. “What the hell is this?” asks Chino, nonplussed. “Just listen to it,” urges Shaun. He presses play; the car fills with DJ Shadow-esque beats. “This is fucking rad!” enthuses Chino, moments befo...