In the 2000s Finnish rock bands started to sell well internationally . The Rasmus finally captured Europe ( and other places , like South America ) in the 2000s . Their 2003 album '' Dead Letters '' sold 1.5 million units worldwide and garnered them eight gold and five platinum albums designations . But so far the most successful Finnish band in the United States has been HIM ; they were the first band from Finland to ever sell an album that was certified gold by the RIAA . Most recently , the Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band Lordi won the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with a record 292 points , giving Finland its first ever victory . Rock bands such as The 69 Eyes , Indica and Reflexion enjoy cult following abroad
2006 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Culture of Finland