looks like a bit of water damage, most of these drums over time dried out and had end splitage, not a thing wrong with this drum other than looks, if it were mine I would get some white water base glue, and thin it down a bit so it will flow better, smear it into the cracks so all the voids are full. then get a piece of 1/8 hard plastic, cut it so it will lay between the lug screws, apply a heavy coat of wax to the plastic so it will not stick to the glue, lay it over the repair, placing a heavy catalogue that will follow the contour of drum shell, then weight it down. hopefully the wax will keep plastic from sticking.

I appreciate the input!

I'd personally go with wood glue. My personal preference is Tight Bond 3. But would go with the same use of the plastic, and maybe a weight or clamps to hold it. I've had times where using anything but clamps just isn't enough to really hold the wood back down snug. But certainly is not too far gone, and a somewhat common issue to find.

Yes should be repairable... Cuts along with the grain, I would be forming appropriate size "peel back" flaps Eg Stanley Knife .. in order to get lots of wood glue in under that veneer. Usual clamping methods plus putty & sand..

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John

Oldschool I would get a large animal syringe and use that to get the glue in cracks underneath hard to reach areas. I agree with the tight bond wood glue because that's what I've used before myself. I think that's going to glue down for you ok. Good luck!

Bingo!!

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Thanks to all for your time and recommendations. I really do appreciate it!

yep, what ec said. that should do the trick.