[[File:{{Infobox musical artist| Img = 689778ec3e.jpg|thumb|Img_capt = Byron Stroud and ESP LTD B-206 6-String Bass Guitar (Spalted Maple)]]| Img_size =| Landscape =| Background = | Birth_name = | Born = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1969|2|12}}<br>New Westminster, BC, Canada| Genre = metal| Voice Type = | Instrument = bass| Occupation = musician| Years_active = 1994 - current| Label = | Associated_acts = | URL = | Notable_instruments = }}   '''Byron Stroud''' (February 12, 1969 in New Westminster, BC, Canada) is best known as the bassist for [[Fear Factory]] and [[Strapping Young Lad]].