On May 3, 2021, CS2 saw the introduction of the SG 553 | Heavy Metal. Accompanying the release was the "Snakebite Case" update, and the skin was designed by the community creator "de puiseau".
Origin
This skin can be acquired by opening a Snakebite Case container and is also included in the Snakebite Collection.
Popularity
The SG 553 | Heavy Metal enjoys a popularity of 89%, placing it in the top 11% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the SG 553 | Heavy Metal belongs to the Mil-Spec Grade rarity tier, classifying it as a fairly common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
Ranging between $0.13 and $0.37, the SG 553 | Heavy Metal is considered an affordable skin.
Versions
The SG 553 | Heavy Metal has a float value spanning from 0.00 to 1.00, making it available across all exterior conditions. Each exterior version also has a corresponding StatTrak variant for the Heavy Metal.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Gunsmith" style, this SG 553 features the Heavy Metal finish, which incorporates a blend of patina and custom paint techniques. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SG 553 | Heavy Metal has received over 9 votes leading to an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players nbk-, tarik and neo.