This Is Only the Beginning is a two tape demo by the Finnish band HIM. As His Infernal Majesty,the band released Demo Tape 1 in 1993 and Demo Tape 2 in 1995, these two demos have been named by fans as 'This Is Only The Beginning'.This album was only released in Finland. In the official HIM biography - Synnin Viem, Ville Valo says that he plays bass, drums and sings, whilst Mikko Lindstrm plays guitars. The Wicked Game cover ensured a contract with BMG Finland, claims Valo in Synnin Viemää. Track listing Tape 1 "Serpent Ride" - 4:29 "Borellus" - 4:18 "The Heartless" - 5:33 Tape 2 "Stigmata Diaboli" - 2:49 "Wicked Game" - 4:06 (Chris Isaak cover) "The Phantom Gate" - 4:46