SG 553 | Heavy Metal

Origin Story

The SG 553 | Heavy Metal, released on May 3, 2021, as part of The Snakebite Collection and the End of Broken Fang update, features a black base with vibrant orange and yellow highlights. Three stars are painted on the rear of the butt stock, adding a distinctive detail. Its design is characterized by the bold color contrast on the dark background.

Drop Chance

SG 553 | Heavy Metal is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Snakebite Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Snakebite Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The metallic black finish is pristine, reflecting light evenly across the weapon's body.
• Minimal Wear ($0.42): Minor scuffs may appear on the edges of the scope and stock, but the metallic sheen remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): Noticeable wear begins to dull the metallic black finish on prominent areas like the magazine and grip, with some scratches visible.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The metallic coating shows significant abrasion and loss of luster, particularly on the barrel and stock, leading to a more muted appearance.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Extensive wear and scratching cover most surfaces, heavily diminishing the metallic effect and revealing a dull, worn texture.

Model

Heavy Metal uses the current SG 553 model, added with The End of Broken Fang on May 3, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The SG 553 | Heavy Metal is primarily acquired by opening a Snakebite Case. Players can also obtain this Mil-Spec rifle skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Snakebite Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Additionally, this skin can be purchased directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

SG 553 | Heavy Metal ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at No Recent Price. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.40. The all-time median is $0.17. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: Its black base is finished with orange and yellow highlights. Three stars have been painted on the rear of the butt stock. The primary colors are black, orange, and yellow. The front sight and iron sights are prominent during gameplay.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

The SG 553 | Heavy Metal's Gunsmith finish provides a clean, metallic base that complements a wide range of stickers. Its relatively uncluttered design ensures that applied stickers remain distinct and visually impactful.