There is a new tournament on the poker circuit, and it promises to be entertaining and for a good cause if nothing else. Sponsored by VH1 and UltimateBet.tv, the Spring charity tournament is being dubbed the VH1 Classic Rock 'n Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament. And while there will be some classic rock 'n roll artists in attendance, several established heavy metal artists will be there as well.

Scheduled for its VH1 television debut at 10 p.m. on March 14, the tournament will feature several well-known bad boys of Rock 'n Roll, including Sully Erna from Godsmak, Vinnie Paul from Pantera, Damageplan, Scott Ian from Anthrax, Ace Frehley formerly from KISS, and the rock 'n roll legend, Dusty Hill, from ZZTop. Being hyped up by the players as a death match of sorts, the action should be fun and entertaining. Considering the cash pool winnings will go to the winner's charity of choice, the play at the table will certainly be light-hearted.

As part of their sponsorship promotion, to online poker room, UltimateBet.tv, has given away two free seats to two of their members. In addition to getting to sit and play with the world's greatest rock legends and be on national television, the two lucky winners get an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas and $150 spending money each day. The winner of the tournament will also get a free buy into the UltimateBet Poker Classic held in Aruba next year.

The VH1 Classic Rock 'n Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament will be hosted by Phil Helmuth and will also feature tournament within a tournament. After players are knocked out of the regular competition, they will make their way into a Green Room, where poker stars Phil Laak and Antonio Esfandiari will be waiting to give an interview and coaching. The players will then compete in head's up action in the Green Room, the winner of which will get a free cruise to Alaska.