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In 1999, Geffen Records shut the tap after investing $23 million since 1994, deeming further investment in the band unjustifiable. By that time, the band had effectively collapsed under the weight of debt, losses, and missed opportunities.

Rock Bottom and Redemption: 2000 to Present

By early 2000, Guns N' Roses was facing imminent financial collapse, threatened by creditors and mounting debts. In an unanticipated twist, the band found an unexpected lifeline as video game licensing opened doors to new revenue streams, kicking off a gradual financial recovery.