Hayden Payne, known as Phase Fatale, is an American techno DJ, producer, and sound artist hailing from New York City and currently based in Berlin. Since debuting in the mid-2010s, his music has fused the harsher edges of industrial, EBM, and post-punk with the driving force of techno, establishing a unique signature within the contemporary electronic music scene. Phase Fatale has released on labels such as Ostgut Ton, Hospital Productions, and his own BITE imprint, garnering international acclaim for his visceral, cinematic approach to dance music.

As a resident at Berghain, Payne has become a fixture in Berlin’s club culture, earning a reputation for intense and immersive DJ sets characterized by intricate sound design, dynamic mixing, and a brooding atmosphere. In addition to his solo work, he is involved in projects like Soft Crash (alongside Pablo Bozzi) and collaborations with prominent artists including Silent Servant and Vatican Shadow. Through his productions, performances, and curation, Phase Fatale continues to push the boundaries of techno, channeling a futuristic vision steeped in underground tradition.