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By 1996, Guns N' Roses was not only financially troubled but embroiled in numerous lawsuits, while legal expenses skyrocketed, further eating away at their dwindling funds. They were no longer a band in harmony but a corporation plagued by mismanagement and dysfunction.
The Hidden Costs: 1996 to 2000
As the years rolled on, financial woes became a backdrop to Guns N' Roses' aspirations. Attempted comebacks were thwarted by costly recording sessions and a series of misguided ventures. Despite potential revenue sources such as licensing deals and a profitable music catalog, the band's chaotic finances continued to overshadow any chance at recovery.