'' Dead Letters '' was released in Europe in early 2003 . It reached the top of the album charts in Germany , Austria and Switzerland as well as in Finland , where it stayed in the Top 20 Album chart for over a year . The album was released in the UK in 2004 , being the first record to be released in the country by the band , and was one of the Top 50 best-selling albums of 2004 . Commercial success in Europe led to the release of the album in other parts of the world . '' Dead Letters '' and lead single " In the Shadows " both reached the Top 50 of the Australian ARIA charts in 2004 , as well as the Top 20 of the American Billboard Heatseeker charts . The Rasmus received numerous music awards across Europe , winning the ' Best Nordic Act ' category in the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards , and five Finnish EMMA awards for Best Group , Best Album , Best Video ( In My Life ) , Best Artist and Export in 2004 . The band also won an ECHO award for best international newcomer and were awarded " Best International Artist " at the 2004 MTV Russia Music Awards . " In The Shadows " was on the nominations list for the 2004 Kerrang ! Award for Best Single
2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
Dead Letters