MUMBAI: NBC Universal Television's DVD, music and consumer products group in the US will release the soundtrack for the show Heroes on 18 March 2008.

In India, the show airs on Star World.

The soundtrack offers a mix of cutting-edge and classic musical artists including Bob Dylan, Panic! At The Disco, Wilco, Imogen Heap, as well as a number of collaborations from top acts including a duo with Brighton Port Authority and Iggy Pop. The album also offers The Jesus & Mary Chain's first new studio recording in more than a decade All Things Must Pass.The 18-track compilation opens with the show's composers, Wendy and Lisa's Heroes theme song, and also includes Wilco's Glad It's Over and the soon-to-be-released track by Panic! At The Disco, Nine in the Afternoon.

Other songs on the album include Nada Surf's Weightless, Death Cab For Cutie's Jealousy Rides With Me, Bob Dylan's Man in the Long Black Coat and Davie Bowie's Heroes.

In addition, Heroes executive producer and director Allan Arkush has crafted five music video podcasts that will be exclusively available for free download on Zune. Each video short features edits of Heroes footage set to select tracks from the album.

NBC Universal Television's DVD, music and consumer products VP Shelli Hill says, "Heroes is such a unique series, with a very loyal fan base. We are thrilled to be able to offer a tremendous selection of artists and music, and give the audience another way to connect with the show they love."