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The release of the Use Your Illusion albums marked both a pinnacle and the beginning of financial turmoil for Guns N' Roses. Recording sessions far exceeded their budget, costing up to 300% more than initially planned. The leaked expense reports revealed outrageous monthly costs—$2 million solely for stage production, $450,000 for private jet maintenance, and exorbitance in other areas like legal settlements stemming from violence during concerts.