Complex sentence: In 1998, Mötley Crüe's contractual ties with Elektra Records had expired, putting the band in total control of their future, which included the ownership of the masters of all of their albums.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1998, Mötley Crüe's contractual ties with Elektra Records had expired, putting the band in total control of their future. This included the ownership of the masters of all of their albums.